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Organic Cotton Ikat Tablecloths | Handwoven | Timeless | Nainital

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  • Fair Trade & Artisan-Made in India
  • Designed in the United States
Why You'll Love It

Fair Trade & artisan-made in India

Designed in the United States

Handwoven from 100% organic cotton

Hand-dyed using the traditional Ikat resist-dye technique

Woven on manual, hand-operated looms

Crafted by physically challenged artisans and their families in Northern India, supporting inclusive and dignified employment

Soft, durable, reusable, and pre-washed for extra softness

Subtle variations in tone and pattern make each tablecloth one-of-a-kind

Machine washable for easy care

Available in versatile sizes to suit everyday meals and special gatherings

Ideal for gifting: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, holidays, weddings, housewarmings, and hostess gifts

MATERIAL & CARE

Material: 100% organic cotton

Sizes available:

60" × 60"

60" × 90"

70" × 108"

Technique: Hand-dyed Ikat, handwoven on manual looms

Care: Machine wash cold, gentle cycle; tumble dry low or line dry; warm iron if desired

Description

The Timeless tablecloths are crafted from organic cotton yarns and dyed using the Ikat technique, an ancient resist-dye method in which sections of yarn are carefully bound before dyeing. This process creates soft, organic patterning and nuanced contrasts of light and dark that emerge once the yarns are woven.

Handwoven on manual looms, the finished fabric has a supple handfeel with the durability needed for everyday use. The understated design and natural palette make these tablecloths easy to layer with a wide range of dinnerware styles, from casual family meals to festive entertaining.

Each piece is made by physically challenged artisans and their families in Northern India, where textile work offers meaningful, home-based employment and long-term skill development within a Fair Trade framework.

How It's Made

Production begins with organic cotton yarns that are hand-dyed using the Ikat resist-dye technique. Yarns are tied to prevent dye penetration in specific areas, allowing lighter and darker tones to develop within a single dye bath. Once dyed, the yarns are carefully dried, wound, warped, and woven on hand-operated looms.

These tablecloths are produced through a Fair Trade–aligned initiative focused on inclusive employment and skill training. Artisans involved in this work include physically challenged makers and their families, many of whom are trained upon joining the program. The initiative provides steady income, skill development, and community support, helping foster economic stability, confidence, and social inclusion through craft.

Natural Variations

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.

Handcrafted By:

Handmade
Handmade
Natural Fibers
Natural Fibers

What Retailers Are Saying

Strong Sell-Through

"Love this brand and their deep commitment to fair trade practices throughout the supply chain, plus their cloth napkins are some of our BEST sellers!"

- Julio

Top Quality + Quick Ship

"The hand loomed runners are a customer favorite and top quality. They ship quickly, and we love working with this company supporting fair trade and selling these lovely products in our shop."

- Cher

Giftable Best-Sellers

"Sustainable Threads not only has great customer service, the quality of all their textiles is excellent. Their kitchen towels make perfect holiday and hostess gifts. Customers always rave about them."

-Lisa

Beautiful Craftsmanship + Great Price Points

"My customers love the quality of the linens, the background of supporting skilled women, and a price people can afford to shop at."

- Christine

Excellent Customer Service

"The Customer Service team was AMAZING!!!! They exceeded my expectations. Not only is the product beautiful, but packaged so well and ready for display. Communication was Fantastic!"

- Allison