a hand painted beach towel made from hand spun Kala (organic) cotton using natural dyes.
Size : 99 X 152cm / 39" X 60"
*Kala cotton is indigenous to Kachchh and by default organic, as the farmers do not use any pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. It is a purely rain fed crop that has a high tolerance for both disease and pests.
*hand painting is done by kalamkari artisan from Andra Pradesh using natural dyes
The Artisans we collaborate with work from home - their spinning wheel, loom and kitchen happen in the same space - equipment might extend to the porch or a roof terrace. Family members often work as a team in charge of different operations.
Many grow their own food and co-exist with animals. These craft communities located in remote areas have some of the smallest carbon foot prints on the planet.
This self sufficient model has never felt more inspiring or relevant as a model for living. To decentralize production during this Covid concerned time we have launched a line of home textiles - made in home studios for your home.