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Bolster cushion crafted from hand-dyed and handwoven cotton ikat. With a plain reverse and concealed side-seam zip. Filled with a wool cushion pad.
The weavers work under master artisan Bikshapati Kolaan in the village of Yellanki in Andhra Pradesh. He has been weaving for over 40 years, following the path of his father. The cotton yarns are carefully bound and dyed to create the pattern, then handwoven to create a soft fabric.
Machine wash 30ºC. Outer: 100% cotton. Lining: 100% cotton. Wadding: 100% wool.
80 x 30cm.
An age-old and complex technique of patterning cloth, whereby the pattern is pre-determined by tie-dyeing the yarn prior to weaving. The characteristic haziness of the pattern that emerges is a pleasing result of this hand process.
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