Vintage Hand-loom Cotton Sash from Lembata - Circa 1970 Decorative Chinese Art small enough to sew onto

small enough to sew onto cushions and bags

The everted flanges at the ends were used to stop scrolls rolling onto the floor

Bulb: B22 bayonet (max 60w) - not included (available with £5 surcharge)

it now makes a striking decorative or collectible piece of Indian folk art

Vintage Hand-loom Cotton Sash from Lembata - Circa 1970 Decorative Chinese Art small enough to sew ontoThis plain weave cotton textile is handwoven in the traditional way on a loom from locally grown hand spun cotton. It's a single panel with a twisted fringe and can be used as a runner or worn as a shawl or scarf. It is initially rough to the skin but softens beautifully after a couple of wears. Dyed by hand using natural dyes in two shades of indigo using strobailanthes cusia, and a deep rust using ceriops tagal bark. The dyes are from sustainable