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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.
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.
From the Hindi word meaning “little glass,” shisha is an ornamental embroidery technique defined by the use of small pieces of mirror which reflect light for a luminous effect. Shisha mirror-work originated in India in the 17th century when the reflective materials of choice ranged from silver beetles’ wings and chips of mica to tiny mirror discs, depending on one’s social status.
