Rs. 3,000.00
This shawl is hand woven in Bhujodi, the first village to be conferred a Geographical Indicator (GI) in India.
This innovative design is not just woven but designed, by a master weaver for a traditional 4-shaft pit loom. It has unbleached cotton on the warp, and Ikat tussar silk on the weft, with extra-weft designs picked out on the ends. The colours are natural dyed iron-grey.
Meghwal Weavers of Kutch in western India, have woven traditional shawls for nomadic Rabari shepherds, for 800 years. This symbiotic relationship continues today.
This artisan-designer-entrepreneur exemplifies an emerging voice, empowered through design education for makers. While they preserve the Bhujodi identity, and its distinct design vocabulary, they innovate with new materials, colours, and techniques, to reach new markets. This natural-dye ikat scarf represents a high point in artisan-design.
The entire family is involved with the process. This shawl is finished with a bound warp fringe of short tassels, crafted by young women in the family.
Natural dye: Blue, Diluted Indigo-Blue
Technique
Natural dyeing, extra-weft hand weaving on a pit loom, with cotton warp, and ikat natural dyed hand spun tussar silk weft
Warp: Cotton
Weft: Katiya Tussar Silk
Extra Weft: Tussar Silk
24in x 76in
61cm x 193cm
DAKU-25-ALM CTN ERI STL
Dry Clean Only
Please note that all our products are meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. Due to this process, there may be a variation from one item to the next. Such variations are inherent in the manufacturing of handmade products, so you may expect minor distinctions that will make your purchase special and truly one of a kind.
Dispatched within 5-7 working days of receiving your order. No refunds or returns.