tara skirt - kala cotton applique

Tara Skirt Kala Cotton — Natural Dye & Bloom Appliqué

Some things grow in unexpected places.

The Tara skirt begins with Kala cotton — an indigenous cotton handwoven in Kutch, grown in dry landscapes and requiring very little water. The fabric is then brought to life through natural dyeing, giving it a colour that feels honest and grounded.

And then comes Bloom.

Appliqué is an ancient technique — the art of placing and stitching pieces of fabric onto a surface to build pattern, texture, and form. What makes this piece different is where those fabric pieces come from.

Every appliqué element on this skirt is made from waste fabric — offcuts and remnants that would otherwise be discarded. Cut carefully, placed with intention, and stitched by hand, they come together to form something that feels like things growing across the surface of the cloth.

This is what Bloom means to us. Not a pattern, but an idea. That something beautiful can begin from what is left behind.

The Tara Skirt is part of our Bloom collection, where materials, craft traditions, and design come together slowly — much like the natural world that inspires them.

Details

• Handwoven Kala Cotton
• Naturally dyed
• Hand appliqué using waste fabric
• Based on Fifth Origins' Bloom concept
• Midi silhouette
• Made by Reyaan community in Kutch, India

How to wear Wear it with something simple on top. Let the surface tell the story.

Natural Variations Because this piece is handmade and naturally dyed, variations in colour and appliqué placement may occur. These are natural characteristics of handcrafted textiles — and part of what makes each piece yours.

Simple, versatile, and made with 100% humanity

Material

Handwoven in a Kala (organic) cotton by Reyaan community in Kutch, India. Kala cotton is an indigenous cotton that grows naturally in dry regions and requires minimal water, making it a resilient and sustainable fiber. 

Size

SMALL - MEDIUM

Length - 34" , 63.5cm

Waist - 28", 71.12cm  (unstretched)

LARGE -  EXTRA LARGE

Length - 34" , 63.5cm

Waist - 32", 81.12cm  (unstretched)

Care

Hand wash gently using mild detergent and lukewarm water if needed.
Lay flat to dry and store folded.

Each Tara Skirt is made using handwoven fabric. Small variations in texture, weave, or color may appear in the textile. These are not flaws, but natural characteristics of handmade fabrics and part of what makes each piece unique.

This fabric carries the rhythm of a family loom in Kutch through our Reyaan community.

It is woven by Manji Bhai, who has spent more than 30 years at the loom. In his home, weaving is part of everyday life - the steady movement of the shuttle and the quiet rhythm of the loom shaping fabric thread by thread.

For this textile, Kala cotton is used - an indigenous cotton grown in the dry landscapes of western India. Resilient and naturally adapted to the region, it has been part of local textile traditions for generations.

Once the yarn is set on the loom, the fabric begins to take form. As Manji Bhai works, the motifs slowly appear directly in the cloth - not printed or embroidered later, but woven into the textile itself.

A fabric shaped by landscape, craft, and the quiet patience of the hands that make it.

Your Impact with Every Piece

Wear something that carries warmth — in more ways than one.

Behind every piece is time, landscape, and many hands.

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Every piece is made in small batches and mindfully handmade by skilled artisans.

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