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Working closely with artisan families in his village, his practice brings together traditional pit loom weaving, hand-spun fibres and natural dyes drawn from indigo, madder, iron and pomegranate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about Shamji Siju on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selvedge.org\/products\/shamji-siju-of-vankar-vishram-valji-india\" title=\"Selvedge blog\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSelvedge blog.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe've been lucky enough to purchase a few of his one-off natural dye pieces and are happy to bring his textiles as artforms to Vanata. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sunset-shamji-siju-vankar-woven-throw","title":"Sunset Shamji Siju Vankar Woven Throw","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchoing the beauty of the sunset, these throws are woven entirely by hand, using richly textured yarns dyed in warm tonal gradients inspired by the shifting colours of dusk over the salt desert of Kutch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the weaving traditions of Bhujodi in Kutch, Gujarat, Shamji Vankar is part of a long lineage of master weavers from the Vankar community, whose handloom practices have been passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft yet substantial, this throw carries the subtle irregularities of true handloom cloth which we love at Vanata, each piece has a gentle variation in weave, selvedge and the tone that's impossible to replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally dyed in small batches, they are designed as heirloom textiles and as such should be treated with care: they can be gently washed in cool water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% natural dye: indigo, pomegranate, and mineral dyes\u003cbr\u003eSize: approx. 90cm width x 200cm depth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53564591079762,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/2475\/5794\/files\/0G4A5067.jpg?v=1779696953"},{"product_id":"midnight-shamji-siju-vankar-woven-throw","title":"Midnight Shamji Siju Vankar Woven Throw","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchoing the beauty of the deep night sky, these throws are woven entirely by hand, using richly textured yarns dyed in warm tonal gradients inspired by the shifting colours of midnight over over the salt desert of Kutch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the weaving traditions of Bhujodi in Kutch, Gujarat, Shamji Vankar is part of a long lineage of master weavers from the Vankar community, whose handloom practices have been passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft yet substantial, this throw carries the subtle irregularities of true handloom cloth which we love at Vanata, each piece has a gentle variation in weave, selvedge and the tone that's impossible to replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally dyed in small batches, they are designed as heirloom textiles and as such should be treated with care: they can be gently washed in cool water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% natural dye: indigo, pomegranate, and mineral dyes\u003cbr\u003eSize: approx. 90cm width x 200cm depth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53564699083090,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/2475\/5794\/files\/0G4A5085.jpg?v=1779697764"},{"product_id":"iron-natural-dye-shamji-siju-woven-scarf","title":"Iron and Purple Natural Dye Shamji Siju Woven Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoven from a soft blend of silk and wool, this naturally dyed scarf is coloured using iron and pomegranate — two ancient dye materials that create deep, earthy tones with remarkable depth and softness. 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