Himachali Knit Desi Wool Mittens | natural dye

• One size: fits S-L comfortably
  • Length 10"
  • Width at the fingers 4" across
  • Width at wrist 3" across

+/- a tolerance inherent to hand made clothing

• Fabric: 100% wool
• Handfeel: Soft and textured
• Care: Gentle hand wash separately in cold water. Do not soak. Gentle steam iron. Drip dry flat in the shade.
• Origin: Himachal Pradesh, India

 

 

Textile Story

 

Knit from the handspun yarn of desi sheep wool - the hardy, indigenous variety native to India - this cloth carries the quiet strength of the mountains in its fibres. Each skein is spun and dyed by hand using natural pigments drawn from the landscape itself - iron, madder, indigo, pomegranate - before being hand knitted. The wool has a natural softness and density, its hand both rustic and refined; a texture shaped by the highland climate and the rhythm of the knitting needles.

 

The fabric is created by a women’s collective in the Himalayan foothills; a circle of spinners, dyers, and weavers who sustain both heritage and livelihood through their craft. Rooted in a self-sustaining craft tradition, the making of this cloth honours both material and maker.

 

Any variations or irregularities are to be celebrated. They are part of the design & inherent to the handcrafted production process, making this item beautifully unique.