TOBA BATAK

$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