Fabric - Bengal Handweaves - Textured Cotton - Indigo

A lovely medium weight cotton. This gorgeous artisan cloth has been thread-dyed with natural dyes, handspun and handwoven by village artisans in Bengal. Coarse weft threads are used intermittently to create an intriguing texture. This fabric is also used in our clothing line.

Sold by the metre (39" / 100cm) 

Width is approx. 47" (119cm)

Plant dyes: Natural Indigo.

Fiber: 100% cotton.

Process: Thread-dyed, handspun & handwoven by master artisans in Bengal, India. Learn more about handweaves.

 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: This fabric can be gently machine or hand washed with cool water. To protect the natural dyes you absolutely must use a pH neutral liquid detergent. Wash with similar colours. Immediately hang to dry or tumble dry on medium heat. 

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

- Tru Earth must dissolve completely in water before adding garments to wash

Note: Colours may appear different on different monitors and in different lighting conditions.

All fabric sold by the metre is final sale.