Rs. 2,190.00
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 on the borders.
Meghwal Weavers of Kutch in western India, have woven traditional shawls for nomadic Rabari shephards, for 800 years. This symbiotic relationship continues today.
In the 1970s new markets opened through design-led interventions, and Bhujodi shawls, originally made from local hand spun sheep wool, are now woven in fine cotton, silk and merino wool.
Today's Artisan-Designer-Entrepreneurs preserve the Bhujodi identity, and its distinct design vocabulary, while innovating with new materials, colours, and techniques. 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 warp fringe of short tassels, crafted by the young women in the family.
Natural dye:
Black: Diluted Iron-black
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 Tussah Silk
Extra Weft: Tussah Silk
24in x 78in
61cm x 198cm
DAKU-20-72
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 3 working days of receiving your order. No refunds or returns.