Fabric - Bengal Handweaves - Kantha Stitched Cotton - Indigo & Black

This gorgeous artisan cloth has been handspun, thread-dyed with natural indigo, and handwoven by village artisans in Bengal, then passed to another community of artisans to be hand stitched with a running kantha stitch. This is one of our favourite fabrics to use in our clothing line.

It is available for purchase in 0.5m, 1m, and 2.5m pieces. As the lines of running stitch are worked by hand, each piece is 2.5m. If you wish to order more than 2.5m, it will come in multiple pieces.

Fiber: 100% Cotton - medium weight.

Process: Handspun, thread-dyed with natural indigo, handwoven and handstitched by master artisans in Bengal, India. Learn more about handweaves.

Width: approx. 47"

Note: Indigo is a friendly dye and likes to share its colour. You can expect some colour to rub off on your skin while handling for the first part of this fabrics life. 

Care Instructions: Hand wash only in cool water. To protect the natural dyes and natural fabric you absolutely must use a pH neutral liquid detergent. Roll in a towel to remove excess moisture and hang to dry.

Recommended detergents: Ecos, Eucalan, or a mild liquid detergent no higher than pH 7

Note: Colours may appear differently depending on monitors and lighting.

All cut fabric is final sale.