Till(zh)y

Name: Till(zh)y
SKU: 4999
Price: 6995.00 INR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

Till(zh)y : Gateposts of the sacred buffalo pen

A wonderfully light and breezy creation made by the dexterous hands of the Toda women artisans on a specially woven blend of organic cotton and Merino wool. The pukhoors (motifs) seen in this design represent the gateposts and the ties of the buffalo pen which is sacred to the Todas.

This diaphanous fabric, which is far more delicate to work with than regular cotton, takes 6 to 8 days to hand-embroider. Read our story below.

Packed with love in a locally-made reusable cotton handloom bag and recycled kraft box.

200 cm x 75 cm

₹ 6,995.00

only seven

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The indigenous Toda women of the Nilgiris are renowned for their distinctive, GI-tagged, black, and red embroidery. Inspired by nature, the pukhoor (motif) based design follows the warp and weft thread count of the base cloth. The artisans work their magic by stretching the material and counting the threads using just their fingers.

For almost two years, a team of us, including two senior Toda artisans, embarked on an (ongoing) journey to re-imagine this art form on fine, sustainable fabrics with newer formats and a contemporary aesthetic. While we continue to honour the traditional cotton that the artisans have long used, this marks a pronounced departure from the conventional towards a renewed approach to the art form. We work in close collaboration the artisans and select weavers, constantly exploring new materials and beautiful fabrics, especially woven to suit this unique thread-counting technique. Our unwavering mission is to bring the exquisite beauty of this rare art form to a modern, appreciative world.

Fabric composition is organic cotton and Merino wool. Threads used for embroidery are pure cotton.

Due to the fine weave of the fabric, and the nature of thread counting which forms the basis of the work, each stole takes an artisan four to six days to complete, depending on the design.

Minor variations and irregularities in the motifs are to be expected, and integral to handcrafted products, adding to their appeal.

Fabric care guide:

Handwash gently in cold water
Cool or low temperature iron only (smooth side)
Do not dry clean
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not wring
Recommended flat dry after washing

Rated 5 out of 5
Till
Thirupurasundari sevvel – April 24, 2023

Totally loved the beautiful piece of wearable art . From the personalised note to the packing – everything carried so much love and warmth . A way to support the artisans , the art and the community – through stunning unique wearable art.
- ramya (store manager) – April 25, 2023
  
  Thank you so much. Your love and goodwill mean a lot to us and our artisans. Hope you enjoy wearing Till(zh)y!
Rated 5 out of 5

Suman Tohani – April 27, 2023

Love love love my new acquisition! Elegant and chic, light and breezy, this artisanal masterpiece captures the spirit of the Nilgiris. The meticulously embroidered red and black motifs are magnificently presented on a delicate cloud-like base of the finest cotton wool suitable for every climate and every occasion.
- ramya (store manager) – April 28, 2023
  
  Suman, it makes us so happy to know that you like the stole and are enjoying it! Thank you so much for your warm, kind words of appreciation and for taking the time to write this special review – we are thrilled to hear it and we’ll share it with our artisans too. Love, Ramya