Karunganni Cotton Waffle Towel

Product Description

Waffle towels made from Karunganni cotton, an indigenous cotton that Swaminathan V of Kaskom rehabilitated together with farmers in Tamil Nadu.
Even in India, one of the cotton producing countries, 96% of the cotton has already been switched to genetically modified cotton from America.
Swaminathan has been researching Tamil Nadu's lost native cotton species and its potential, and has continued to work with farmers to find the best cotton for themselves.
Karunganni cotton has roots that are six feet long (about 180 cm) and can be grown using only rainfall and groundwater. It does not require investment in special irrigation equipment, pesticides, or fertilizers, so even small-scale farmers can start producing it.
It has been found that by intercropping with coriander and kalonji, the production risks can be spread out and it can be harvested about three times a year.
Although the farmers were skeptical at first, they are now finding joy in being able to earn a second income and be involved in producing cotton, which is said to have originally grown on their land.
Karunganni cotton is rich in oil and has a moist feel. It may not be very absorbent at first, but it will become more absorbent with each wash and will take on the unique elasticity of native cotton.
Since it is undyed and unbleached, you can feel the texture of the cotton itself.

Size | Size
S: approx. 40cm x approx. 45cm
M: approx. 60cm x approx. 160cm
*Fringe not included.
*Size and color may differ from actual product.

Materials |
Indigenous organic cotton

Region of production
Tamil Nadu 

System of design
In collaboration with CALICO

Spinning 
Hand spinning with ambar charka

Weaving
waffle 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.

* 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 when worn may cause shrinkage or pilling. Please avoid excessive friction or pressure as it may cause damage to the fabric.