Fall in Love With Cotton Again - The Kala Cotton Story

by - Thursday, May 30, 2019

 Shown: Ahilya Tank and the Prana Skirt.

Shown: Khula Top and the Prana Skirt.


KALA COTTON
HANDWOVEN, ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLE

THE STORY

Cotton grows naturally in India. Up until the 1750s two indigenous varieties predominated: Gossypium arboreum (known as “tree cotton”) and gossypium herbaceum (known as Lavant cotton). Unlike conventional cotton, these varieties were native to the region and were well adapted to the climate. These fibres show up in textiles from the Kachchh region dating back thousands of years. 

More importantly, these local varieties were ecologically sustainable. They had adapted to low water requirements and extremely arid conditions. However, they did not integrate well with industrial machinery and so were neglected. Today these “old world” cottons are being revived and incorporated into handmade textiles where they are once again appreciated as the fibres that can be spun into the threads that make the most exquisite cotton cloth. 

Kala cotton. Now used in select Maiwa clothing.





KALA COTTON SCARVES




KALA COTTON TOWELS






NEW SHIMOGA SHIRTS
NOW IN STORE AND ONLINE

These new Shimoga shirts continue to celebrate exceptional fabric - this time handwoven, naturally dyed organic cotton. Yes - its time to fall in love with cotton again.

Shirt: Shimoga Shirt - Organic Cotton - Grey Grid


 Shirt: Shimoga Shirt - Organic Cotton - Grey Stripe


Shirt: Shimoga Shirt - Organic Cotton - Camel
Shown with: Liberty Tank - White Linen and Leather Woven Tote - Large


Maiwa's clothing is available at Maiwa on Granville Island 
7 days a week between 10am and 7pm
And Online at maiwa.com

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