Pu'er Tea Dyed Handwoven Cotton Fabric 40cm
Item details
- Color pattern
- Brown
- Fabric
- Cotton
Matte, non-reflective surface with a pronounced irregular weave.
Small slubs, nubs, and loose thread ends from hand-spun yarn.
Open plain weave with soft drape and slight translucence.
Type: Handwoven fabric
Dimensions: 15.7 in (40 cm) wide
Thickness: about 0.02 in (0.4 mm)
Materials: hand-twisted yarn, plant-based Pu'er tea dye
Finish / color: matte, earthy milk-tea brown
The lightweight yet substantial hand feel suits narrow projects and pieced constructions, from table runners and crafts to bags, decorative textiles, and clothing. It pairs naturally with rustic, understated pieces. At roughly the thickness of a few sheets of paper, it stays easy to cut and sew.
Table runners and everyday table settings
Small bags and handmade crafts
Interior decorative textiles
Simple garments and clothing accents
Wash with a neutral detergent.
Keep away from direct light and from acidic or alkaline substances.
Expect the plant dye to soften gradually over time.
Hand-woven and hand-spun throughout, so small variations in shade, texture, and thread ends are natural rather than flaws.
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A closer look
This fabric is a hand-woven traditional cloth crafted from hand-twisted yarn, featuring a rustic, vintage aesthetic rooted in natural materials. The color is a warm, earthy milk-tea brown achieved through a plant-based dyeing process using Pu'er tea, resulting in a soft, muted tone with subtle tonal shifts. The surface exhibits a matte, non-reflective finish with a pronounced, irregular weave texture characteristic of hand-loomed textiles. Visible throughout the material are natural irregularities such as small slubs, nubs, and occasional loose thread ends, which are inherent to the hand-spun yarn and traditional weaving method rather than defects.
The weave structure is a simple, open plain weave that allows for a soft drape and a slightly translucent quality when held against the light. The fabric's thickness is approximately 0.4 millimeters, giving it a lightweight yet substantial hand feel suitable for various applications. The width of the fabric is 40 centimeters, making it ideal for narrower projects or pieced constructions. The edges show a raw, unfinished selvedge with slight fraying, emphasizing the artisanal, handmade nature of the material.
Due to the plant-based dyeing technique, the coloration displays natural mottling and uneven distribution, creating unique, organic patterns across the surface. These variations in shade and texture are a hallmark of botanical dyeing and ensure that each length of fabric possesses distinct character. The dye may gradually soften over time, and the fabric is best preserved away from direct light and acidic or alkaline substances, with cleaning recommended using neutral detergents to maintain its integrity.
The material is well-suited for a variety of creative and functional uses, including table runners, handmade crafts, bags, interior decorative textiles, and clothing. Its natural composition and traditional production methods align with a rustic, eco-conscious design sensibility, making it a versatile choice for projects that value authenticity and tactile richness. The combination of hand-twisted yarn, plant dyeing, and hand-weaving results in a textile that celebrates natural imperfections and timeless, understated beauty.
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