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12 MOON CYCLE INDIGO DYED COTTON BANDANNA
12 Moon Cycle Indigo Dyed Cotton Bandanna
Materials:
• Our Cotton bandanna is made from 100% lightweight cotton,size 60x60cm . Patten to the edge is 8.5cm.
Natural indigo:
• Dyed in natural indigo 18 times to get this dark beautiful shade.
Technique:
• We use the shibori technique; each piece is hand folded to create 12 moon shapes before going to the indigo vat. Therefore each piece will have small colour variations which also makes them unique.
Who’s making them and where
12 Moon Cycle Indigo Dyed Cotton Bandanna is made by The craftswomen make the bandannas are from Southwest China at the foot of the Himalayas, in the small traditional indigo workshops including myself, mostly are from local farms. The heritage, skills, and passions for traditional crafts are a way of life.
Care as a face cover:
Wash after each use in minimum 60 degree celsius. Avoid contact with unwashed hands. Re-pleat if necessary and iron. Store in a clean sealed bag ( included in packaging). As a bandana: Wash with cold water and a light detergent before line drying. Do not bleach. Because of the deep rich blue of this artisanal hand dyed indigo, this piece will naturally age like denim, adding character.
PREACHER CRAVAT – vintage indigo
‘PREACHER CRAVAT’
The vintage indigo cravat is made from original indigo-dyed clothes from the early 20th century.
Each cravat is unique.
132cm Long x 20cm Wide
LAS OLAS SCARF – vintage indigo
‘LAS OLAS SCARF’
Antique indigo textile unstitched from blankets, preserving the original selvedge. All natural indigo dyed using ancient resist paste techniques. All scarves are hand cut and sewn.
Each scarf is unique. Please note picture numbers in gallery and quote desired style number when placing an order.
152cm Long x 35cm Wide
We welcome trade customers. Please contact us for wholesale prices and international shipping.
Vintage Indigo Patched Scarf – HEWITT PIN BU SCARF J
Vintage indigo patched scarf: Antique indigo katazome textile with hand stitched boro patches.
Katazome is known as Lan Yin Hua Bu and Pin Bu is Mandarin for 'Patched Fabric'. Patches are a mix of new and vintage indigo fabric. All natural indigo dyed using ancient resist paste techniques. All scarves and patches are hand cut and sewn. Each scarf is unique.
152cm Long x 35cm Wide
ANTIQUE INDIGO
Vintage indigo patched scarf is made from Increasingly rare examples of Lan Yin Hua Bu can still be found in the country side villages, dating back 60 to 100 years. The cotton was hand woven, which is no longer made and gives the cloth a unique texture and feel. The fading was achieved through the years of use and being hand washed on river stones. Rectangular cloths: these were traditionally bed covers, often given as wedding presents or for children’s bedding. The symbols and designs were to wish long life, prosperity and a happy life together or good luck with the exams. There are 2 styles of cloth pattern:- Narrative pattern with symbols of good luck arranged with a central medallion
Vintage Katazome Boro Scarf – HEWITT PIN BU SCARF A
Vintage katazome boro Antique indigo katazome textile with hand stitched boro patches.
Katazome is known as Lan Yin Hua Bu and Pin Bu is Mandarin for 'Patched Fabric'. Patches are a mix of new and vintage indigo fabric. All natural indigo dyed using ancient resist paste techniques. All scarves and patches are hand cut and sewn. Each scarf is unique.
152cm Long x 35cm Wide
ANTIQUE INDIGO
Vintage indigo patched scarf is made from Increasingly rare examples of Lan Yin Hua Bu can still be found in the country side villages, dating back 60 to 100 years. The cotton was hand woven, which is no longer made and gives the cloth a unique texture and feel. The fading was achieved through the years of use and being hand washed on river stones. Rectangular cloths: these were traditionally bed covers, often given as wedding presents or for children’s bedding. The symbols and designs were to wish long life, prosperity and a happy life together or good luck with the exams. There are 2 styles of cloth pattern:- Narrative pattern with symbols of good luck arranged with a central medallion
ZOKAI SCARF – Diamonds
'ZOKAI SCARF' IN DIAMONDS PATTERN. Lan Yin Hua Bu, hand dyed indigo cotton with frayed edges.
Hand-made, plant-dyed natural calico cotton with pattern created through an ancient method that uses hand cut patterns with a resist soy bean and lime paste technique. Because of these natural processes, and ethical practices this product is a sustainable fashion item.
You can learn more about the Lan Yin Hua Bu dyeing process here.
Scarf size - 170cm L x 38cm W.
See shop for other diamonds pattern accessories such as bandanas and cravats, as well as our Hu scarf which is a slimmer design. Scarf also available in other patterns.