Fabric is priced and sold by the 1/4 yard
- price per 1/4 yd: $7.00
- price per yard: $28.00
- fiber content: 100% Cotton
- fabric width: 47″
- fabric weight: approx. 1.7 oz/sq yd
- Indian handlooms are sometimes susceptible to irregularities in the weave due to their handmade nature, this is all part of their charm and are not classed as flaws.
- For the first couple of washes, place the fabric in the washing machine drum at 80 to 100 degrees with a handful of table salt. This will help fix the dye to prevent it running.
A natural ecru Indian cotton with black, blue, yellow and red floral motifs.
Jamdani is fine muslin cotton with small geometric motifs handwoven in to the cloth as if they are floating on the surface. Jamdani is a highly skilled weaving technique that has been practiced in India for centuries. This cloth comes alive once washed, it gets much softer and has a beautiful slub and texture.
This is fairly sheer so you’d need to wear something underneath or line it if you were making clothing. It would make a beautiful dress with lots of gathers.
Indian handlooms are delicate and lightweight, so perfect for summer sewing. They can be used for scarves, tops or dresses with some fullness. You can also use them for patchwork or home projects like semi sheer curtains.