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Plant-dyed Indigo Tea Cloth 茶布茶席

£45.00
£45.00
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100% handmade, plant-dyed indigo tea cloth made using traditional methods by our friend 燕子 Yàn Zî (Little Swallow) and her grandmother from the 水 Shui (Water) People region in Guizhou.

These square tea cloths can be used as a soft mat for your tea ritual, a safety blanket for wrapping your Flask or other teaware, or a tasteful, skin-friendly handkerchief for everyday use. You can also frame or sew it onto cushions for your home or as a thoughtful gift.‍

 

Handmade processes include:

Beyond organic, hand-woven cotton using ancient methods.

Drawn with natural wax by the women of the Shui village.

Dyed using local, indigenous plants‍.
    What's included

    • Tea Cloth
    • Blessings from the Shui People

    Cultural Significance

    For generations, fish has been considered one of the sacred totems for the 水 Shui (Water) people and symbolises abundance and prosperity. This beautiful creation is made to express gratitude and ask for blessings from nature.

    Dimensions

    35cm x 35cm

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    Terri Todd
    Indigo tea cloth trio

    After seeing the first indigo tea cloth I had to get the other two! I love lining them up on my table like a runner. They are beautiful companions for white porcelain to raw clay tea ware.

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