Handwoven Bhujodi Cotton Stole - Lilac with Multicolour Motifs

Woven on a pit loom in Bhujodi, Kutch, this lilac cotton stole carries the quiet arithmetic of the Vankar weavers — fine stripes in coral, sage and mustard running the length of the fabric, and small extra-weft motifs lifted one by one across the width. The ends deepen into a soft rose border, finished with hand-knotted fringe and tufted tassels in the same three colours. Light enough for a summer evening, textured enough to change the whole feel of a plain kurta.

Every motif is inserted by hand as the weave progresses - no two stoles carry them at exactly the same interval. Slubs in the yarn and small irregularities in the stripe are the signature of the loom, not a flaw in the cloth.

Details

• Craft: Bhujodi extra-weft handloom weaving, Bhujodi village, Kutch, Gujarat
• Fabric: [handspun] cotton
• Colour: Lilac with coral, sage green and mustard motifs; rose-toned border
• Finish: Hand-knotted macramé fringe with multicoloured tassels at both ends
• Dimensions: approx. 2.8 inches
  

Wash care

• First wash separately in cold water  the colour may bleed slightly
• Hand wash in cold water with a mild liquid detergent; no bleach, no soaking beyond 5 minutes
• Do not wring or brush. Press gently to remove water
• Dry flat or on a line in the shade  direct sun will fade the dye
• Steam iron on medium while slightly damp; iron on the reverse and avoid the tassels
• Do not machine wash or tumble dry. Dry clean is safest for regular wear
  • Store folded in the cotton bag it arrived in, away from damp