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Width: 51” Cuttable

Repeat: 9.8” V, 4.5” H

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60% LINEN 40% COTTON

The basketweave embroidery of this textile draws from the intricate borders of saris from Tanjore, a city in southern India noted for its royal patronage of textile crafts. The linear patterning of Tanjore creates a harmonious interplay between hand-block printed and embroidered elements.

Nandi

Width: 51” Cuttable

Repeat: 7.9” V, 6.5” H

60% LINEN 40% COTTON

Nandi is an ancient hill station that offers sweeping views of Bangalore and houses a 9th century temple dedicated to Nandi – the bull ‘vahana’ or vehicle of the Hindu god Shiva. Rendered in hand block print punctuated by embroidered accents, Nandi is a lively all-over stripe.

KOLAM

Width: 51” Cuttable

Repeat: 7.9” V, 8.7” H

60% LINEN 40% COTTON

Kolam is named for the traditional practice of decorating the entrance of a home with intricate geometric designs drawn in rice flour — a daily ritual intended to invite prosperity. This textile unites hand-block print and embroidery in a dynamic checkerboard scheme.

CHATHAM

Width: 52” Cuttable

Repeat: 7.5” V, 8.7” H

75% COTTON 25% RAYON

A garden of floral delights makes up Chatham, a botanical pattern in hand block print and embroidery inspired by the wildflowers of this seaside Cape Cod town.

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YARMOUTH

Width: 52” Cuttable

Repeat: 8.25” V, 2” H 100% COTTON

Yarmouth is a nature-inspired geometric hand block print that celebrates the historic beech trees of this charming beach town in Cape Cod.

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