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ALTITUDE: 0-100 METRES · Gujarat, Rann of Kutch
The Kala Cotton Herringbone Pillow in Ink
$85.00 CAD
RAIN-FED: Kutch drylands · No irrigation, no chemical inputs
The Kala Cotton Pillow Cover is part of the Rann Collection - textiles from Kutch, Gujarat, where Kala Cotton grows on rainfall alone in the drylands of Rapar and Bhachau. This is an heirloom, indigenous cotton: a short-staple fibre that industrial mills reject and only human hands can work. The handspun yarn gives the cloth its slight irregularity and dry, structured hand.
Handwoven in a fine herringbone of ink and unbleached white, a pattern that reads as a soft, textured blue across a room and reveals its zigzag up close. Finisher with an invisible zipper. Offered as cover only, or with an insert we fill in-house with two to three pounds of loose Dorset sheep wool from Revolution Wool Company, Ontario. Natural loft that holds its shape and recovers with a shake.
Terrain Notes:
- Origin: Kala Cotton, Rapar and Bhachau talukas, Kutch, Gujarat
- Cultivation: Purely rain-fed, no irrigation
- Climate: Arid drylands, monsoon-dependent
- Fibre: Heirloom short-staple cotton, naturally drought-resistant, pest-resistant
- Weaving: Handloom, Kutch, Gujarat
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Specifications:
- Cover: 100% Kala Cotton
- Ink and natural herringbone
- Insert: 100% muslin filled with Dorset sheep loose wool local to Ontario
- 20" x 20”
- Cut and sewn in Guelph, Ontario
- Expect natural variation in this handwoven textile
Care
Cold water, mild detergent, Gentle cycle. Air drying extends life. Low heat tumble dry if needed. No bleach. No softener.
Shipping
Ships from Ontario, Canada, within 24hrs of receiving the order - except for products that are made to order, which will be shipped after the lead time indicated in the product listing. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location.
