A Length of Old Woven Striped Cotton: Kasuri Warp Yarns

late nineteenth, early twentieth century
67 1/2" x 13 1/4", 171.5 cm x 33.5 cm

This is a length of sturdily hand woven indigo dyed cotton that shows wide stripes in various grades of color and width.

The dark passages are flecked with white slivers of undyed cotton yarn which is more than likely left over kasuri yarns. The subtle variation in tone within these wide channels is in nice contrast to the medium toned blue of the vertical stripes that flank it.

A lovely length of old, indigo dyed cotton stripes and one that can be used in any manner of home decor, fashion projects or just to be admired for its intrinsic beauty.