Unvirtual Kakara Cotton Khadi (2 colors)

*The displayed price is per 10cm, and you can purchase in 10cm increments. For example, if you want to purchase 80cm, please select "8" as the quantity.

Product Description

Kala cotton is a native cotton variety that is said to have been cultivated since ancient times in the eastern Kutch region of Gujarat.

As its name, which means "black" in the local language and Hindi, suggests, it is a native cotton variety that has not been bred and has a stronger off-white color than bred and bleached varieties. (It is also said to refer to the state in which black grains of cottonseed and waste are mixed in.) Kala cotton grows only with rainfall, is highly resistant to diseases and pests, and farmers can grow it with little investment.

It also has the effect of giving elasticity to shriveling soil and revitalizing it.

Because it is a short fibre, it cannot be woven into delicate fine threads like the muslin khadi of Bengal, but its highly textured, rough crepe-like surface is one of the charms of Kala cotton.

*Please note that the texture of the fabric may vary depending on the time.

Kala Cotton is a native cotton to eastern region of Kutch, Gujarat.
In their local language, Kala means black.

This native cotton has been kept genetically pure therefore compared to other genetically modified and blended cotton it is less bright.

Kala Cotton is natural and organic crop, and farmers do not need to use any pesticides and synthetic fertilisers. It is a rain-fed crop therefore water efficient.
Due to the high resilience character of Kala Cotton it requires attending minimal to the field and it has high tolerance for both diseases and pests. Kala Cotton also helps with reviving thinning land.

Kala Cotton is a strong, coarse, stretchable fiber. However as it is a short fiber, fewer twists per inch of yarn can be produced. It cannot be woven with a delicate fine count fabric like Bengal muslin. Hence over time it's use has diminished in the mainstream market.

Kala Cotton Yardage fabric warp is mill spun and the weft is ambar charka spun.
The fabric has an uneven crepe-like surface that doesn't crease as much as a handspun and handwoven cotton fabric. Due to the uneven texture of the fabric the creases, adding character to the fabric with wave like patterns. It is a slightly loosely woven fabric which makes it soft and breathable. As it is unbleached, the fabric has a beautiful light beige shade with little blackish grains (cotton seeds and dregs) on the surface. Compared to Kala Cotton Single Charkha, Kala Cotton Yardage fabric is much lighter and softer. It is suitable to make clothing for spring/summer.

Size | Size
Fabric width: approx. 100-110cm

* This is the size when the grain is stretched. When laid flat, the size may vary.

Materials 
Indigenous organic cotton 

Region of production
Kutch, Gujarat 

System of design
By craftpersons

Spinning
Hand spinning with amber charka 

Weaving
Plain weaving by hand

Dye 
Undyed-Natural

Before you purchase

* This product is also sold in stores, so it may be sold out at the time of your order. If the product is out of stock after you place your order, we will contact you.

* If you purchase multiple pieces, we will try to send you rolls of the same color, but if they do not meet your request, we will accept returns at your expense. Please contact us. (Please note that we do not accept returns after cutting or processing.)

* Hand-spun yarn is mainly produced by village women using a modern and highly efficient spinning wheel called an amvirtualka. If the yarn breaks, it will have knots as it has to be spun by hand.

* Most hand-woven and hand-spun fabrics are made in village huts, and depending on the environment, threads and grass may be mixed in. There may also be uneven areas, twists, smudges caused by skipped threads, and unavoidable stains. Please understand that these are characteristics of Indian fabrics before purchasing.

* Depending on the material, friction during use may cause shrinkage or pilling. Please avoid excessive friction or pressure as it may cause damage to the fabric.