nomad appliqué natural dye quilt | single

nomad appliqué natural dye quilt | singleIt took almost four months for the master artisans in Kutch, Gujarat to construct this one of a kind Rabari quilt (or 'ralli'). The fabric is hand dyed and block printed with natural dyes before being cut and arranged into playful patterns. Finally the fragments were meticulously stitched together to create this intricate work of art and heirloom piece. This quilt has been designed to cover a single bed however it can also be used to dress a king or

It has been handwoven using locally sourced wool on a traditional pedal loom in Oaxaca

dyed with natural dyes derived from secang wood and mahogany

Designed and handwoven by a community of female artisans in Bali

She works with her family in a small village in Oaxaca - a place where candles are symbolic of spirituality

blue and white

It would suit a small double

This cushion cover also comes in green and rust/cream

This framed appliqué textile was handstitched in Kutch

sewing knick-knacks or dry food items - or simply as a decorative piece

It features hand-blockprint patterns to both the front and reverse

A square handwoven flatweave rug with cotton underlay

These small flatweave rugs are handwoven on a pedal loom in Oaxaca by members of a women's cooperative using wool and natural dyes