Mizuki
MR23112
Natural dyed, handspun, handwoven Eri silk with Kalamkaari
Spoken for
The drape and pallu of the sari highlight a Kalamkaari interpretation of peacocks appearing as panels with indigo and lac dyed Eri Silk. Kalamkaari is done on mulmul.
The base and pleats are handspun, hand woven Eri silk where we used Indigo dyed and non-dyed natural ivory to create a shaded denim-like effect. The two different colours of warp and weft are woven on traditional throw shuttle loom of Assam. These looms are simplified older looms where the basic main frame is formed using four posts or pillars dug steady into mud ground.
The borders are lined with Indigo and lac dyed Eri Silk.
Mizuki is a one of a kind textile designed to highlight a unique coming together of various techniques and creativity of handcraft. This design will not be recreated. Mizuki comes with a blouse fabric designed to encourage mora fireflies to bring their own authentic spirit to the fabrication of blouse fit, usage of borders and edgings.
Blouse worn by Nikita is not included.
My mother believed in curses, karma, good luck, bad luck, feng shui. Her amorphous set of beliefs showed me you can pick and choose the qualities of your philosophy, based on what works for you.
—Amy Tan
The base and pleats are handspun, hand woven Eri silk where we used Indigo dyed and non-dyed natural ivory to create a shaded denim-like effect. The two different colours of warp and weft are woven on traditional throw shuttle loom of Assam. These looms are simplified older looms where the basic main frame is formed using four posts or pillars dug steady into mud ground.
The borders are lined with Indigo and lac dyed Eri Silk.
Mizuki is a one of a kind textile designed to highlight a unique coming together of various techniques and creativity of handcraft. This design will not be recreated. Mizuki comes with a blouse fabric designed to encourage mora fireflies to bring their own authentic spirit to the fabrication of blouse fit, usage of borders and edgings.
Blouse worn by Nikita is not included.
My mother believed in curses, karma, good luck, bad luck, feng shui. Her amorphous set of beliefs showed me you can pick and choose the qualities of your philosophy, based on what works for you.
—Amy Tan
Buyer Empowerments
Intrinsic
Value
Value
Wearable textile made with traditional spinning, weaving and dyeing techniques that are slowly being abandoned in modern context.
Creative
Aspect
Aspect
One of a kind wearable heirloom where Eri Silk holds the magnificence of Kalamkaari.
Heft-Feel
Light to moderate
Weather/
Mood
Pleasant- Thermal insulation so good for both summers and early winters.
Longevity
Texture will grow with time. Eri Silk needs a little care as it tends to leave room in the warp and weft overtime. The shades of natural dye will go through natural alterations as anything made with nature should.
Care
Dry clean recommended. Seasonal “Airing” in shadow, not direct sun. Do not wring. Recommended to not hang for storage.
State
Sari is ready to wear. All saris come with blouse fabric(s). No fall/ beading required. The blouse used in photoshoot is for representation only and may not be the same blouse available with the sari. The blouse fabric given with the sari will be more in alignment with the aesthetics intended.
Soul
Eri aspect is 100% natural, organic, hand-made, from nature-back to nature. Something to grow old with and then pass it on to loved ones. The shades will originally change with passage of time adding years to its organic life. Kalamkaari crafted on mulmul, involves both natural and not natural resources.
Drape
Elegant, up-lifting, hugging-body texture, modern.
Concerns
Addressed
Addressed
Made in rural household. Weaves made by artisan at home in available time-supporting farming lifestyle.
Direct connect with artisan through the facilitator.
Reverse pyramid model- Fair benefit to all makers and facilitators. No bargaining with artisans. Mutual decision-making.
No deadline/ pressure based work environment made with need-greed, human-nature balance.
Slow production- slow movement product. Made less, made ethically.
Has gone through no chemical processing. Has gone through no machinery or mechanised processing units
Direct connect with artisan through the facilitator.
Reverse pyramid model- Fair benefit to all makers and facilitators. No bargaining with artisans. Mutual decision-making.
No deadline/ pressure based work environment made with need-greed, human-nature balance.
Slow production- slow movement product. Made less, made ethically.
Has gone through no chemical processing. Has gone through no machinery or mechanised processing units
Well-being properties
Thermal insulation, Moisture absorption, UV protective, completely bio-degradable, Climate conscious
Eri silk is made under supervision of Narmohan Das at Assam.
Kalamkaari by A. Subbarao, Sri Kalahasti.
Stitching by Gurmel Singh, Jalalabad, Punjab.
Beadwork by Param, Bathinda, Punjab.
Kalamkaari by A. Subbarao, Sri Kalahasti.
Stitching by Gurmel Singh, Jalalabad, Punjab.
Beadwork by Param, Bathinda, 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