This ikat textile was handwoven with white cotton threads in Sumba using traditional techniques. In Sumba, colors and motifs in textiles indicate social hierarchy. Colors like indigo and red are often linked to nobility. White patterns denote high rank or are reserved for special occasions.
We partnered with a natural dye studio in Indonesia to create this unique piece in deep indigo blue. The indigo hue, rich and luminous, brings a new dimension to the fabric. Each thread absorbing the dye in its own way and creating subtle variations that make this piece unique. Indigo, a natural dye, develops its deep blue through repeated dips and oxidation. The number of dips, the concentration of the dye, and the artisan’s individual technique affect the final shade and tone.
This layering process gives each textile a unique depth and vibrancy, with nuanced shifts in blue that cannot be replicated by machine dyeing. This textile is soft to the touch. Its gentle texture invites the hand and offers comfort.
This ikat textile was handwoven with white cotton threads in Sumba using traditional techniques. In Sumba, colors and motifs in textiles indicate social hierarchy. Colors like indigo and red are often linked to nobility. White patterns denote high rank or are reserved for special occasions.
We partnered with a natural dye studio in Indonesia to create this unique piece in deep indigo blue. The indigo hue, rich and luminous, brings a new dimension to the fabric. Each thread absorbing the dye in its own way and creating subtle variations that make this piece unique. Indigo, a natural dye, develops its deep blue through repeated dips and oxidation. The number of dips, the concentration of the dye, and the artisan’s individual technique affect the final shade and tone.
This layering process gives each textile a unique depth and vibrancy, with nuanced shifts in blue that cannot be replicated by machine dyeing. This textile is soft to the touch. Its gentle texture invites the hand and offers comfort.
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