Indigenous Kala Cotton Fabric from India
$23.00
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Description
Fabric is sold by the yard.
Kala cotton is an indigenous varietal from Gujurat, India and one of 20 native varieties that once existed in India. The fiber fell out of favor over conventional GMO cotton but was revitalized when growers realized that the plants require only rainfall and no irrigation with a high tolerance for disease and pests. As much of the region is semi-desert, this toothy and earthy fiber is a beautiful expression of place.
Today, Kala cotton is making a comeback and provides a livelihood to desert farmers in Kachchh (Kutch). The entire community is involved in raising the cotton, processing, spinning, weaving and dyeing the fabric. Your purchase helps to support the creation of beautiful cloth from rural India. We are proud to offer this organic, rainwater fed fabric and celebrate the cooperatives who are producing it. The fabric is ideal for stitching or dyeing.
Lightweight hand spun Kala cotton fabric. Hand spun and handwoven with tiny slubs and cotton hull bits. Slightly sheer, takes dyes beautifully and a lovely drape for simple tops and dresses. Approx. 45 inches wide. Ecru. Approx. 120g/4.2 ounces per square meter. The fabric is sold unscoured and unmordanted.
Additional information
| Weight | 150 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7 × 6 × 1 in |
| Choose a fabric | Lightweight 40s count handspun ecru, Ultra Lightweight 200s count millspun ecru, Medium weigh 20s count handspun |
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