Suti Suta | cotton yarn
MR21047
Kalidaar representing mastery of handloom cotton weaving
Handloom connects heart, head, hands, eyes and feet. Of the ones who weave and the one who observes the weavers at work. Observing the weaver making weaves is a spiritual experience. It is time binding and heart settling. An ode to weavers who settle heart and open mind.
Buyer Empowerments
Intrinsic
Value
Value
Involves traditional handloom weaving and skilled stitching skills to bind a multi-pleat Kalidaar.
Creative
Aspect
Aspect
One of a kind wearable textile that creates a perfect hot summer day’s soothing blend of colours in a festive ensemble using diverse cotton handlooms of indian heritage.
Heft-Feel
Moderate
Weather/
Mood
Pleasant for summer days
Longevity
Not fragile
Care
Dry Clean only; Needs “Airing” in shadow, not direct sun
State
With Reverse-side finishing- no fall/beading required- ready to wear. Unstitched blouse fabric included
Soul
Mangalgiri cotton for Kalidaar- source of dye unknown. Mill spun mercerised cotton yarn with Azo-free dyeing for other cottons.
Drape
Celebratory, flow-y, celebrating Indian classic form. Evokes swirling
Concerns
Addressed
Addressed
Grassroots production of handloom made available in commercial market
Mangalgiri sourced from Hyderabad.
Cotton yarn from Salem, Tamil Nadu.
Stitched by Gurmel Singh, Jalalabad, Punjab.
Beadwork by Param, Bhatinda, Punjab.
Cotton yarn from Salem, Tamil Nadu.
Stitched by Gurmel Singh, Jalalabad, Punjab.
Beadwork by Param, Bhatinda, Punjab.
Disclaimer:
Imperfections in the weaves reflect handmade
Irregularity in the dyes reflect natural process
Innocent spots in the textiles reflect being homemade
A work of nature cannot be sterile and error-free
A choice to still buy what we make is a step
Towards supporting original culture
Of people
Of nature
Of craft
A celebration of humanness.
Imperfections in the weaves reflect handmade
Irregularity in the dyes reflect natural process
Innocent spots in the textiles reflect being homemade
A work of nature cannot be sterile and error-free
A choice to still buy what we make is a step
Towards supporting original culture
Of people
Of nature
Of craft
A celebration of humanness.
Mora Collective 2025
designed by: MIDTOAN