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Kutch, Gujarat, India

Wool

Sheared from local sheep breeds suited to a dry climate, and spun heavier than most cottons for embroidered outerwear.

Wool fibre
Wool fibre

From plant to garment

  1. 01

    Source

    Sheared by hand from breeds kept by pastoral communities in the region.

  2. 02

    Fibre

    Washed, carded, and separated by hand into workable lengths.

  3. 03

    Thread

    Spun on a hand or foot-powered wheel into a dense, warm yarn.

  4. 04

    Cloth

    Woven into a heavier base cloth for shawls and outer garments.

  5. 05

    Garment

    Finished with embroidery and mirror work before wear.