Maroon - Bandhani Tie-Dye Handloom Cotton Towel

Exact dimensions in inches are listed on the product page. Our towels come in standard sizes that fit most kitchens. Measure your space or current piece for comparison.

Cotton and linen towels handle gentle machine washes well. Avoid bleach. Wash separately the first time if the fabric uses natural dyes. Air dry for best results.

Our cotton and linen towels absorb well. Handloom fabrics actually improve in absorbency after a few washes. They perform better than synthetic alternatives in the kitchen.

Prints hold well with cold water washes. Hot water and bleach will fade any dye faster. Use a mild detergent and you'll keep the design looking sharp for a long time.

Cotton towels handle warm items but are not designed as potholders. For hot cookware, use dedicated heat-resistant pads. Towels are for drying, wiping, and everyday kitchen use.

Bandhani is a tie-dye craft from Gujarat and Rajasthan, with roots going back 5,000 years. Artisans use fingernails to pinch fabric into tiny points and tie each one with thread. A single saree can have over 10,000 ties.

The artisan lifts fabric with a fingernail, ties it tightly with thread at that point, and repeats thousands of times to create a pattern. The tied cloth is then dipped in dye baths. Untying reveals the pattern.

Hand-tied Bandhani shows subtle color gradients where dye seeps near the ties. The pattern is slightly imperfect and organic. Machine prints look uniform and flat in comparison.

Every tie is placed by hand. The pressure, spacing, and dye absorption differ each time. Two Bandhani pieces from the same maker will share the style but differ in exact pattern placement.

Wash separately in cold water the first time. some color release is normal. Use mild soap. Avoid bleach. Air dry in shade. Colors become more settled and vivid after the first wash.

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.