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WORLI
Width: 55”
Repeat: 7” V, 2” H 100% COTTON
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Named for one of the original seven islands of Bombay, Worli is an alternating pattern composed of block print, hand chain stitch embroidery, and hand kantha embroidery. This playful design uses thoughtful color pairings in a distinctive oval shape in a subtle nod to mid-century modern patterning.
CHOWPATTY
Width: 54”
Repeat: 7” V, 4.5” H 100% COTTON
Chowpatty is a contemporary chevron pattern uniting hand block print with chain stitch hand embroidery. Named for a beach in Bombay noted as the site of an annual Hindu festival celebrating Lord Ganesh, Chowpatty is a dynamic all-over pattern rooted in purity of form and brilliant color.
MAHALAXMI
Width: 54”
Repeat: 7.25” V, 7.25” H 100% LINEN
Bombay’s Mahalaxmi area is home to the famous 19th century Mahalaxmi Temple, which honors the Hindu goddess of beauty and abundance. Featuring hand block print and glittering shisha mirror-work hand embroidery, Mahalaxmi joins a diversity of Indian artisanal crafts in a single textile.
