Handmade Shibori Rust Dyed Cotton King Quilt India

This piece was purchased directly from the Gujurat studios of Sufiyan Khatri, an internationally acclaimed expert in natural dyed block printing. Recently Sufiyan has expanded his textiles to include Shibori - tie dye. This Shibori quilt is died with naturaly dyed. The patterning is a flowing design with many shades of rust red. The back side is solid rust. 100% cotton with a lightweight cotton batting inside.

To achieve the watery shibori pattern on this quilt, artisans pleat the cloth in crisp accordion folds. The cloth is wrapped around a pipe and dipped in and out of indigo vats, oxidizing the fabric until the desired shade is achieved. Once the cloth is unfurled, the irregular water-like pattern is revealed. It’s then pieced & hand stitched, using a solid indigo-dyed cloth on the back side making this quilt reversible. The results are exquisite, a one-of-a-kind piece with its very own waves of serene tones. Giving this centuries old technique a modern twist. 

The quilt is hand stitched to secure the batting and the finished edge is also hand stitched. Colors shades of rust and white.

This quilt is a work or art! 

Sufiyan Khatri Block Printing

Sufiyan Ismail Khatri, a member of the Khatri Community in Kutch, Gujarat, is carrying on the 4,000-year-old tradition of Ajrakh hand-block printing, originating in the Indus Valley civilizations. His collection, featuring rugs, wall hangings, pillows, and household items, showcases intricate, perfectly symmetrical Ajrakh designs that celebrate unity and order. Khatri's passion lies in reviving the appreciation for this ancient craft and honoring the artisans who dedicate their lives to Ajrakh.