A bark-coloured textile with an all-over pattern inspired by the kedawung seeds. The base fabric is handwoven using the weft floats technique on a traditional loom in Pekalongan.
A bark-coloured textile with an all-over pattern inspired by the kedawung seeds. The base fabric is handwoven using the weft floats technique on a traditional loom in Pekalongan.

RD011—Kedawung Fabric

Made by pedal loom weavers in Pekalongan, Central Java
From £2.50
Product Story

The motif in Kedawung textile takes inspiration from the flat and oval shapes of kedawung seeds, a type of legume tree widely grown in Indonesian forests. The weft floats technique is used to create a small pattern where some of the warp is left unwoven.

Darker bark-coloured threads are woven as the warp that sets behind a contrasting small white pattern similar to cecekan. A flowing rhythm of cecekan embodies the falling of kedawung seeds from its trees, waiting to be gathered in time by farmers in the villages. The base fabric is handwoven by pedal loom weavers in Pak Kadir’s house, Pekalongan.

Product Details

• 12x16cm / 5”x6”
• Fabric: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• Width: 120cm
• Weight: heavy-weight
• Not-rated textiles
• Inquiry for fabric testing, please contact us
• Due to the nature of handcrafted goods, slight variations in colour and texture are embraced
• Ethically made in Pekalongan, Central Java

Care Guide

• Hand-wash using natural detergents such as lerek or soapnut
• Wash in cold water up to 30°C/86°F
• Colour transfer might be expected, wash separately
• Dry clean is recommended
• Do not bleach
• Line dry in shade
• Do not tumble dry
• Iron medium to high temperature between 148˚C/300˚F to 204˚C/400˚F
• For spot cleaning, gently dab the area with water (do not rub)
• Dyed fabric needs to be kept out of direct sunlight to avoid excessive fading
• Always store the fabric in a dry condition (not humid)

Shipping & Returns

All domestic UK shipping is handled by Royal Mail. Orders within our in-stock inventory will be shipped from Nottingham within 5-7 working days unless they are pre-ordered or custom-made. International shipments are available worldwide by door-to-door air freight.

We take design and craftsmanship earnestly, and we want you to receive these pieces with much care. Our items are carefully inspected prior to shipment, but on the occasion a mistake happens, please notify us within 48 hours; our team will promptly work on a replacement after reviewing the case.

Return or exchange can be made within 14 days of receipt. Custom orders, fabric per meter, gifts, and sale items cannot be returned or exchanged. All items must be in new, unused condition with any tags still attached.

Please review our Shipping & Returns policy for more information. If you need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.

MADE IN PAK KADIR'S HOUSE, PEKALONGAN

Deep in the narrow streets of Pekalongan, Central Java, lies Pak Kadir’s house whose weaving workshop has withstood three generations. Already from afar, we can hear a lot of activities, the house is always alive and bustling.

A haven of traditional weaving, Pak Kadir’s exploratory techniques and rigorous archives have influenced and eventually incubated a community of weavers around him. His exemplary archival work reflects meticulous preservation in techniques, designs, and materials that never cease to inspire us as collaborators to revive the old archive.

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