In a remote desert region lies a village that has achieved a self-sufficient way of life.
In a remote desert region lies a village that has achieved a self-sufficient way of life.
After a long search, we found the perfect non-profit organisation in this remote area. Fortunately, we had motorbikes to travel back and forth, as public transportation is simply not the easiest here. We work closely with the local community and workshop managers to create beautiful textiles through a process in which almost everything is done by hand.
it is a slow but enticing process
At the workshop—run by the same family for more than five generations—printing blocks are carefully hand-carved from teak wood. Before printing, the cotton is pre-treated by washing it in a mixture of water and turmeric. This natural treatment improves the fabric’s durability and helps the dyes adhere more effectively.
Once the fabric has dried, the wooden blocks are dipped into dye and stamped onto the cotton with great precision. The fabric is laid out on long tables, allowing artisans to create intricate patterns by hand. After the printing process is complete, the colours are fixed by boiling the fabric in a mixture of water, alizarin, and flowers from the Dhaura tree.
We believe in a short supply chain
We keep our supply chain short because we believe transparency matters. We want to know who is involved in creating our products, how they are treated, and how they benefit from the process.
Respect for people and the environment guides every decision we make. Wherever possible, we use eco-friendly paper, we bank with Triodos Bank, and all dyes are made from natural, plant-based pigments. By making conscious choices at every stage, we strive to create products that are both beautiful and responsible.
We invest in quality because we want our products to last. by creating timeless pieces with a long life cycle, we aim to encourage conscious consumption rather than contribute to a throwaway culture.
