Desi Organic Kala Cotton Striped Bhujodi Saree
$108 Incl of GST
A sophisticated Desi organic Kala cotton ( Gossypium Herbaceum) handwoven saree from Bhujodi, Kutch. Masterfully woven extra motifs on pallu that Bhujodi textiles are famous for. Beautiful grey blue Indigo, complimented with red on border and pallu. Embellished with multicolor handmade tassels. Kala Cotton is indigenous to Kutch and one of the oldest cotton varieties of the world. It is organic by default as farmers do not use pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. It is drought tolerant, disease and pest resistant and purely rain fed. It is grown in rotation with other crops like Castor and Moong.
Kala cotton Bhujodi textiles are a great example of land to loom sustainable production, benefitting all stakeholders like farmers, spinners, weavers and enriching for the soil the cotton is grown on. Dyed in eco-friendly azo free dyes.
To know more about the maker, process and product please read below in description.
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Description
Fabric: Handwoven Organic Desi Kala Cotton
Blouse: Unstitched, About 80 cm in length
Saree Length: 5.5 meters
Saree Width: 43 Inches
Colors: Light Indigo Blue
Pattern: Extra Motif Stripes
Border: Deep Red Striped
Pallu: Extra Weft Motifs
Weaving Cluster: Bhujodi
Occasion: Day Dressy, Year round Wearability
Care: Green dry cleaning or handwash with cold water and mild detergents only when absolutely necessary. Color may bleed in first couple of washes. Iron on reverse and dry in shade to preserve the beauty of this fabric.
Disclaimer: Characteristic imperfections associated with handweaving maybe noticed. This is not a flaw but indicative of handmade process. Despite every effort to showcase each product’s color and design, please note that actual colors may vary due to different device settings and other factors.
Made by: This beautiful textile is handwoven by Arun Vankar and his family. Arun belongs to the Vankar weaver community from Bhujodi village, a major textile center of Kutch. Bhujodi used to be a headgear and later the weavers started using this weave for other products like shawls, sarees, dupattas, stoles and yardages. Arun is a young weaver artisan and everyone in the family is engaged in this craft. Arun has a keen eye for contemporary color ways and design while staying true to this heritage craft which he learned from his father. The family has been engaged in this craft for many generations.
Bhujodi: Bhujodi a 500 year old small town, is a major textile center of Kutch, with the vast majority of the inhabitants involved in textile handicrafts. The Vankars of Bhujodi, about 200 of them are primarily involved in cloth weaving. This weaving technique used to be for headgear and shawls and later the weavers started using this weave for other products like shawls, sarees, dupattas, stoles and yardages. This shaft witnessed a major decline in 80s and 90s as demand for these in local markets began to dry up. Gradually, due to concerted efforts of senior weaver artisans, state and center government these textiles were introduced to national audience through craft fairs and national and international fair trades. These woven products are an excellent example of intricate and colorful extra weft weaving technique. The fibres often used are indigenous organic cotton, cotton, wool and silk. Typically the whole household is engaged in the process, while men sit on the loom and weave, women take care of preparing the yarn, setting it up on the loom and finishing the woven articles. The young ones in the family pick up the craft at early age watching and learning from their elders.
