Kalamkari Stole | Palampore

• Light
• Finished with an open fringe
• Dimensions: 73 × 22 inch

Note:

Slight variations in colour and texture are inherent to the handmade process.

Colour may vary slightly between the product and images due to lighting and screen settings.

Crafted from the finest Eri silk yarn, responsibly sourced from north east India, each garment begins its journey at the loom in a heritage weaving district of West Bengal. Here, master artisans handweave the fabric creating a supple, breathable canvas. This woven base then travels south to Kalahasthi, Andhra Pradesh, home to the revered tradition of Kalamkari. Here, the cloth is first gently pre-treated in a milk bath, and then the design sketched by hand using a solution of iron and jaggery, before being meticulously painted with natural dyes, each hue bonded to the fiber through an alum mordant. The artwork itself is rendered using a slender bamboo pen wrapped in cotton—giving the craft its name: Kalamkari (pen-worked). The fabric undergoes a total of 23 exacting steps in the process of painting, curing, and washing to create the final product.

Eri is a durable, versatile and enduring silk. With just a little care, it will last beautifully for years to come.

• Dry clean. Gentle professional cleaning. Eco dry cleaning recommended, if available.
• Avoid harsh chemicals. Keep away from perfumes, deodorants, cosmetics, bleach, stain removers and other chemicals that may damage the silk.
• Air gently after wear. Allow the garment to air away from direct sunlight and heat.
• Steam gently. Use a steamer or steam iron on low heat. Avoid prolonged contact with the fabric and do not use high heat.
• If damp, dry naturally. Allow the garment to dry in a well-ventilated space. Do not wring, twist or rub the fabric.
• Store with care. Store clean and completely dry, preferably folded loosely in a breathable fabric cover.