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Plant-dyed Indigo Tea Cloth 茶布茶席

$59.00
$59.00
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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.
    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.

    What's included

    • Tea Cloth
    • Blessings from the Shui People

    Dimensions

    35cm x 35cm

    Looking after the cloth

    Handwash with cold water and love.

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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.