Blue - Akola Block Printing Jhiri Pure Handloom Cotton Single Bed Cover (94 x 59 in)

The exact dimensions in inches are on the product page. We carry single, double, and king sizes for most bed covers. Always measure your bed before ordering.

Cotton bed covers can go in a gentle machine cycle after the first hand wash. Silk or embroidered pieces need hand washing only. Cold water is best for all types.

Depends on the material. Cotton and mulmul bed covers breathe well in summer. Quilted and wool options work for cooler months. Product pages note seasonal suitability.

Our quilted bed covers use cotton filling unless otherwise noted. No polyester fill in most pieces. The product description mentions the exact fill material used.

Colours in photos are shot under natural light and represent the product closely. Handloom dyes can shift slightly between batches. A 5-10% variation is standard for handmade textiles.

Akola printing comes from a small village near Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. The prints use bold red and black tones on cotton fabric. Local Chhipa community printers have kept this style alive for generations.

Printers carve local motifs onto teak blocks, dip them in natural dye pastes, and stamp fabric laid on padded tables. Red comes from alizarin, black from iron rust. Each color needs a separate block and pass.

Look for slight irregularities in the pattern. block prints are never perfectly symmetrical. The reverse side shows faint ink marks. These small imperfections confirm it's hand-stamped, not machine-made.

Each impression is placed by hand. Block pressure, ink amount, and fabric texture create natural variations. Two pieces from the same batch will look similar but never identical.

First wash in cold water with a pinch of salt to set the dye. Always hand wash or gentle machine cycle. Dry in shade. direct sun can shift natural dye colors over time.

Cotton feels soft, breathable, and familiar against skin. Handloom cotton has a slight irregularity you can feel with your fingertips . tiny slubs that machine-made fabric lacks.

Hand wash or gentle machine cycle in cold water. Use mild detergent. Cotton can shrink 3-5% in the first wash. that's normal. Air dry in shade for best color retention.

Cotton breathes well in hot weather and layers comfortably in winter. It's one of the most versatile fabrics across Indian seasons. Lighter weaves suit summer; denser ones work in cooler months.

Cotton is one of the most durable natural fabrics. It holds up well to regular washing and daily wear. Handloom cotton often outlasts its machine-made counterparts.

Handloom Cotton has a distinct texture. slightly uneven, with a softer hand-feel. It's woven on manual looms with natural yarn tension. Mill cotton is uniform but lacks that organic character.