Details:
Each member of this ikat artisan cluster specializes in a particular skill passed down from their predecessors — every technique, design, and weave is unique to the artisans and a reflection of how they learned the craft. These particular ikat patterns were created in collaboration with the artisan family in Telangana, Lekha, and the Saheli Women. All artisans have determined their own wages for both the raw materials and the stitching of these items. Handmade in India.
Size
17.5" square
Fabric
100% cotton. Handwash, machine wash gentle and hang dry.Size Guide
| Size | XS / 0,2 | S / 4,6 | M / 8 | L / 10 | XL / 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUST | 31-33" | 33-35" | 35-37" | 38-40" | 40-42" |
| WAIST | 23-26.5" | 26.5-28" | 28-30" | 30-32" | 33-35" |
| HIPS | 34-36" | 36-38" | 38-40" | 40-42" | 42-44" |
Most styles fit true to size. Garment sizes as worn by the model are for reference. For additional fit advice, please reach out to us at info@shoplekha.com
Shipping
We’ll process your order within 48 hours of receiving it and will do our best to send it your way as quickly as possible. Please note, however, that shipping and delivery dates are estimates only, not guaranteed. For any assistance with placing your order or with your shipment, please contact us at info@shoplekha.com.
Returns & Exchanges
Not loving your Lekha? We gladly accept returns made within 14 days of delivery. Items need to be in their original condition, not worn, washed, or sale. Please contact info@shoplekha.com to receive a shipping label. Sale and local New Orleans returns are accepted on a case-by-case basis only. We’ll process refunds within approximately 10 business days of our receipt of your merchandise. Not the right size or color? To make an exchange, we suggest placing a new order and returning the original order for a refund, which ensures that the item you’d like to have is in stock. Please contact us with any questions about returns or exchanges at info@shoplekha.com.
Napkin Set
Our napkin sets are made by an ikat artisan family in Telangana, India, and stitched by our partners, the Saheli Women.
Our napkin sets are made by an ikat artisan family in Telangana, India, and stitched by our partners, the Saheli Women.
About the Artisan
The Saheli Women
This women-owned, slow-fashion clothing atelier and social enterprise in rural India is one of our signature partners. The Saheli Women combat exploitative labor by providing fair wages and a safe working environment, while also empowering women by teaching income-generating skills so they can earn a livelihood and achieve economic independence. From dying fabrics, to garment construction, to embroidery and more, we’ve been working with these talented artisans for over 4 years and are incredibly proud to be a long-term international partner.
Historic Techniques
Handloom
From plant to thread to garment, handlooming is the exact opposite of fast fashion. The centuries-old technique of creating fabric on a handloom is extremely labor intensive. First, our artisans spin the raw plant material into threads using their hands. Those threads are counted out while a warp is prepared, filling yarns for weaving, and each warp end is individually threaded into the loom before the weaving process even begins. We love the handloom technique because of its quality and feel, as well as the fact that, next to agriculture, it’s the second-most important industry in India.
LEARN MORE
01.
Charkha wheel (above) dates back to c. 3000 AD.
02.
Our partners still
use centuries-old loom designs.
