Plant Dyed Gray Purple Handwoven Cotton Fabric
Item details
- Color pattern
- Purple
- Fabric
- Cotton
Plain weave with a visible, slightly irregular grid pattern
Small slubs, knots, and cotton seed fragments in the weave
Matte, non-reflective finish with a soft, tactile hand
Type: Handwoven cotton fabric, cut length
Dimensions / Size: 18.5–18.9 in (47–48 cm) wide
Thickness / depth: Approx. 0.02 in (0.4 mm)
Materials: Cotton, plant-based dye
Finish / color: Matte; muted grayish-purple, mottled
Lightweight and pliable, it drapes softly for table linens, bags, decor, or simple garments. Edges are raw and unfinished, as with a cut length of yardage. The cloth is thin, closer to a light shirting cotton than canvas, and its width spans a small table with ease.
Table runners and tablecloths
Handmade DIY and craft projects
Bags and pouches
Interior decorative cloth
Simple garments
Store away from direct light to slow fading
Avoid contact with acidic or alkaline substances
Wash with a neutral detergent; expect some dye release
Hand-twisted yarn woven on a traditional loom means slubs, knots, raw edges, and shifting dye are normal, and each length is a little different.
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A closer look
This fabric is a handwoven cotton textile dyed with a plant-based, over-dyed process that produces a muted grayish-purple hue. The color is not uniform, displaying a mottled and cloudy appearance with subtle variations ranging from soft lavender and dusty mauve to deeper slate blue and grayish tones. This unevenness is a natural characteristic of the botanical dyeing method, where different batches may show slight color differences and the dye may form unique, irregular patterns across the surface. The material has a matte, non-reflective finish with a soft, tactile hand feel.
The construction is based on hand-twisted yarn woven on a traditional loom, resulting in a plain weave structure with a visible, slightly irregular grid pattern. Close inspection reveals the natural texture of the cloth, including small slubs, knots, stray thread ends, and tiny cotton seed fragments embedded in the weave. These minor irregularities are inherent to the hand-loomed process and contribute to the fabric's rustic, organic character. The edges appear raw and unfinished, consistent with a cut length of yardage.
In terms of dimensions, the fabric has a width of 47 to 48 centimeters and a thickness of approximately 0.4 millimeters. The material is lightweight and pliable, draping softly as seen in the rolled and folded presentations. The rolls show the fabric wound tightly, revealing the cross-section of the layers and the consistent thickness throughout the bolt. The overall aesthetic is one of understated, natural simplicity, emphasizing the raw beauty of hand-processed fibers and plant-derived color.
The fabric is suitable for a variety of applications, including use as a table runner or tablecloth, for handmade DIY projects, for constructing bags, as interior decorative cloth, or for crafting simple garments. Due to the nature of the plant dyes, the color will gradually fade over time, and some color loss may occur during washing. To preserve the vibrancy of the dye, it is recommended to store the fabric away from direct light, avoid contact with acidic or alkaline substances, and use a neutral detergent for cleaning.
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