Vintage Hand-loom Cotton Sash from Lembata - Circa 1970 Decorative Chinese Art The hammered and riveted construction

The hammered and riveted construction reflects centuries-old techniques

small enough to sew onto cushions and bags

Bulb: B22 bayonet (max 60w) - not included (available with £5 surcharge)

30 x 20 x 21 (wxdxh cms)

it now makes a striking decorative or collectible piece of Indian folk art

Vintage Hand-loom Cotton Sash from Lembata - Circa 1970 Decorative Chinese Art The hammered and riveted constructionThis plain weave cotton textile is handwoven in the traditional way on a loom from locally grown hand spun cotton. It's a single panel with a twisted fringe and can be used as a runner or worn as a shawl or scarf. It is initially rough to the skin but softens beautifully after a couple of wears. Dyed by hand using natural dyes in two shades of indigo using strobailanthes cusia, and a deep rust using ceriops tagal bark. The dyes are from sustainable