$950.00
Toba Batak
Baltic amber & tamarillo bark bed coverlet. Considered the ultimate ceremonial textile of the Toba Batak people of Northern Sumatra.
The colours are naturally derived from the earth, a precious coverlet where craftsmanship and the magic of handmade aligns.
Dimensions: bedcover; 1.7 m wide x 2.8 m long including fringe. Pillow covers; (4) ikat pillowcases 75 x 48. The bed shown is a single bed. This coverlet can be a single bed cover or an end coverlet for any size bed.
Designed in Melbourne, crafted in Lake Toba.
Artisan: Uli from Lake Toba, Indonesia.
Gifting: to purchase new sewing machines for the Deaf Ashram for Women in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Materials: cotton, bamboo, polyester.
Care: Dry-clean or gently spot clean.
When not in use: store Toba BatakĀ in the dust cover bag provided.
Sashiko repairs:
Over time your bed-ware will become worn, with natural wear and tear. In line with wabi-sabi philosophies Leo&Lotus artisans will restore natural wear and tear using sashiko techniques. Contact Leo&Lotus for sashiko repair pricing as this is dependent on the nature of the repairs required at the time. Please return Toba Batak to Leo&Lotus in the dustbag provided.
Leo&Lotus Reirlooms are intended to become part of your story, they honour time passing and the beauty of natural wear & tear.
$950.00