The material truth
Textile inspection
Every piece is documented for its hand, finish and character before it reaches you.
- Craft
- Ajrakh
- Fabric
- Cotton
- Technique
- Sixteen-stage double-sided resist block printing in Kutch.
Natural indigo and madder, river washed and sun dried between stages.
Hand knotted fringe. - Palette
- Natural indigo and madder with cream resist
- Occasion
- Everyday layering over kurtas, dresses and linen
- Dimensions
- 2.30 m x 1.00 m
Excluding 8 cm hand knotted fringe
Approx. 280 g
How it feels
- Weight
- Light, moves easily
- Opacity
- Semi-sheer
- Lustre
- Matte
- Texture
- Soft, well-washed cotton with a slightly crinkled surface
Care
Hand wash separately in cold water for the first three washes.
Indigo will release a little colour early on.
Dry in shade.
Indigo will release a little colour early on.
Dry in shade.
Our inspection notes
Both faces checked for registration. Fringe knotting counted and even across both ends. Colour depth sits slightly darker at one selvedge, normal for vat dyeing.
Dispatch
Dispatched within 2 working days from Kutch.
India 4-6 days, international 8-12 days.
India 4-6 days, international 8-12 days.
Returns
Returns accepted within 7 days of delivery if unworn, with tags and original packaging intact.
Handmade character
The minute variations of a handwoven textile are part of its identity. They are not defects, but evidence of the human hand.