What does the patchwork look like?
A sunny yellow and mustard base with red, green and blue squares, mixing floral and geometric patches. Yellow stitch edging runs around the patches, and a bright yellow edge band frames it all. It reads bright and cheerful from across the room.
How do I balance such a bright piece?
Hang it on a white, grey or indigo wall so the yellow stands out, and keep the furniture around it in wood or plain tones. As a tablecloth it brightens a breakfast table, especially with white or blue serveware.
Is it a wall hanging or a tablecloth?
Both. You get one cotton piece that can be hung on a wall or laid on a table. You can switch between the two as you like, for example using it on the dining table when guests come and putting it back on the wall after.
Will mine look exactly like the photos?
Very close, but not identical. Each piece is made by hand from many fabric patches, and matching the same patches twice is extremely difficult. The overall colour stays similar, while individual patches may differ. The photos were taken by the artisans themselves.
Where is it made?
In Barmer, by a women's self-help group led by master artisan Keshav. We source it directly from Keshav's embroidery cooperative. The patchwork is done by hand in cotton, which is why small irregularities appear from piece to piece.
Can it be customised?
Yes, customisation is available at an additional cost. Since each piece is put together by hand from fabric patches, a customised piece will also carry its own unique mix of patches, while the overall colour stays similar.