

Tellicherry pepper
Malabar coast, Kerala
$18
$95 expected price
72 × 14 in., handloom cotton
The good tablecloth, for when guests came from the other city.
The pattern is tied and dyed into each thread before weaving, so it lines up only on the loom. The slight blur at each edge is the signature of real ikat.
Reserving is free and holds a place in the first shipment. When it reaches the US we email you a link to confirm and pay. If you’ve changed your mind, ignore the email and the reservation lapses. Read the FAQ.

Ikat weavers of Pochampally, who tie and dye every thread before it reaches the loom.
Pure-zari silk, Malabar pepper, estate coffee and a pickle made once a year.
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