Butterfly and Shell Tie-Dye Indigo Tablecloth

Description

A stunning centerpiece for your table, this Handcrafted Indigo Tablecloth captures the delicate harmony of a coastal garden. It’s an artful tapestry of life’s most gentle motifs: the whimsical butterfly, the blooming flower, and the intricate shell.

The motifs hold a deep meaning: the butterfly and flower symbolize new life and good fortune, while the shell represents protection and a traveler’s safe return. This unique blend of symbols, rendered in the masterful detail of a true artisan, makes this tablecloth more than just a piece of home decor—it’s a story woven in cloth, ready to bring nature’s poetry to your home.

These tie-dye pieces come from a Bai village in Dali, Yunnan. This is an ancient craft with a history of a thousand years, which can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty and has been passed down through families to this day.

The creation of every piece is a gift from time and nature. A single tie-dye piece requires 10 to 20 steps, including meticulous tying, soaking, and multiple dyeings. The whole process takes two weeks to a month, depending on the complexity of the pattern and climate conditions.

The soul of this craft comes from the natural indigo dye vat. The dye is mainly made from locally grown Indigofera plants (sometimes also Isatis root). It is not a simple dye bucket, but a living ecosystem that artisans tend to with great care, like nurturing a child. They feed it with natural “nutrients” and maintain its activity based on temperature, humidity, and sunlight. For this reason, every tie-dye piece is unique; it carries the distinct imprint of that day and that season, which cannot be replicated by industrial production.

Fiber

• 100% Cotton

Process

• Thread-dyed with indigo vats
• Tie-dyed by master artisans in Dali

Size

• 98 x 79 inches | 250 x 200cm

Feature

• Each piece is handcrafted using heritage tie-dye techniques, which have been preserved and practiced by generations of skilled artisans.
• Natural indigo dye – eco-friendly, no chemicals, kid and pet-friendly.
• Sustainably sourced materials — including natural indigo dye and cotton that’s soft, breathable, and long-lasting.
• Ethically made and culturally respectful — created in collaboration with artisan communities under fair trade principles.

*Please note that due to the handcrafted nature of our works each one is unique and the color/pattern may vary slightly from the image.

* Since this product is handmade, please expect an approximate size difference of 1 ” to 1.5″.