Organic Cotton Kitchen Towel | Handwoven Ikat | Timeless | Darjeeling

Size 27"x19" Organic cotton Hand-dyed yarns using the Ikat technique Handwoven on manual looms Features a loop for hanging Strong, durable construction Low-impact dyes Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low Crafted by physically challenged artisans from Northern India Disclaimer: Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods. Description This kitchen towel is made from organic cotton yarns that have been hand-dyed using the Ikat technique, a textile patterning tie-dye process that involves resist-dyeing the yarns prior to hand weaving the fabric. This involves blocking certain areas of a textile from receiving dye which creates for lighter and darker colors to be achieved in the same dyeing process. The Ikat-dyed threads are then used to weave patterned fabric. It offers style and substance while serving a variety of practical purposes, from wiping hands to drying crystal. Our eco-friendly towel is a great alternative to disposable paper towels; makes a unique gift and party favor. Packaged with a belly band and a hanger, it makes an excellent host or hostess gift. A Fair Trade product. Handmade by artisans in India. How It’s Made This textile is produced on hand-operated looms, one of the oldest methods of textile production. The weaving involves interlinking a set of vertical threads (warp) with a set of horizontal threads (weft.) meticulous planning and a complex estimation, depending on the design.  Handwoven at a small weaving unit in Northern India by adult members of a community of physically challenged artisans, and their families. The work offers them employment, life skills training and an avenue for social acceptance.