ASSORTED. Handkerchief (Set of 3)

Size 9"x9"
100% cotton
Handwoven
Low-impact dyes
Machine wash cold, delicate cycle. Tumble dry low
Crafted by indigenous women weavers from Eastern India
Set of 3. 

**Assorted sets will be selected on your behalf, and specific colors cannot be requested.

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  

Handkerchiefs are a great alternative to disposable tissues. Elegant colors and soft texture are only a couple of reasons to desire these stylish handwoven hankies. Eco-friendly, superior absorption and durability are some others. A handy item on the go, use it to wipe your hands and face or use as a mini washcloth when those unexpected spills happen. Unisex.

A Fair Trade product. Handmade by artisans in India.   

How It's Made 

Indigenous women weavers from Eastern India have skillfully crafted this product on hand-operated frame looms. These looms are made using bamboo and other locally available materials. The artisans carefully string cotton yarn vertically upon the loom to create the warp. They then weave horizontal interlacing threads (weft), creating expressive, decorative patterns. 

Depending on the design, either a single color in the warp and a different color in the weft; a single color in the warp and multiple colors in the weft; or multiple colors both in the warp and weft are strung. Determination of how close the warp yarns will be placed next to each other, precise calculation of where the next color thread will be incorporated (e.g. 1-inch stripes,) and careful calculation for minimal loom waste are some other steps of the process. Handweaving is unforgiving as once woven, weaves can't be undone.