An elegant shawl handwoven in deep maroon wool, finished at each end with bands of gold stripe weaving and soft tassels. There is no busy pattern here, just a rich burgundy ground and a warm flash of gold, which makes it one of the easiest pieces to wear. Drape it over almost anything, day or evening, wrap it across the shoulders when the temperature drops, or fold it over a chair or sofa for an understated touch of warmth in the room.
Bhujodi weaving comes from the village of the same name in the Kutch district of Gujarat, in western India, where the Vankar weaving community has practised this craft across generations. The cloth is woven on traditional pit looms, and the striped end borders are worked in during weaving rather than added on afterwards, so the gold sits within the structure of the fabric. A plain woven piece like this shows off the quality of the wool and the evenness of the weaver's hand.
A rich maroon shawl makes a considered gift for someone who values things made slowly and by hand, and it is just as easy to keep for yourself. Because it is woven entirely by hand, no two shawls are exactly alike, and small irregularities are part of its character rather than a flaw. Buying it supports the artisan weavers of Kutch directly and helps keep a living textile tradition in work.
Details
• Art form: Bhujodi handloom weaving from Kutch, Gujarat, India
• Material: pure wool, handwoven on a traditional pit loom
• Design: deep maroon ground with gold stripe end borders and tassels
• Handmade and one of a kind, with natural variations in weave and colour
• Ideal as a shawl or wrap, and equally at home as a decorative throw
• Ethically sourced directly from artisan weavers
An elegant shawl handwoven in deep maroon wool, finished at each end with bands of gold stripe weaving and soft tassels. There is no busy pattern here, just a rich burgundy ground and a warm flash of gold, which makes it one of the easiest pieces to wear. Drape it over almost anything, day or evening, wrap it across the shoulders when the temperature drops, or fold it over a chair or sofa for an understated touch of warmth in the room.
Bhujodi weaving comes from the village of the same name in the Kutch district of Gujarat, in western India, where the Vankar weaving community has practised this craft across generations. The cloth is woven on traditional pit looms, and the striped end borders are worked in during weaving rather than added on afterwards, so the gold sits within the structure of the fabric. A plain woven piece like this shows off the quality of the wool and the evenness of the weaver's hand.
A rich maroon shawl makes a considered gift for someone who values things made slowly and by hand, and it is just as easy to keep for yourself. Because it is woven entirely by hand, no two shawls are exactly alike, and small irregularities are part of its character rather than a flaw. Buying it supports the artisan weavers of Kutch directly and helps keep a living textile tradition in work.
Details
• Art form: Bhujodi handloom weaving from Kutch, Gujarat, India
• Material: pure wool, handwoven on a traditional pit loom
• Design: deep maroon ground with gold stripe end borders and tassels
• Handmade and one of a kind, with natural variations in weave and colour
• Ideal as a shawl or wrap, and equally at home as a decorative throw
• Ethically sourced directly from artisan weavers
