Hand-Embroidered Star Tie Dye Indigo Tablecloth

Description

An artful centerpiece for your table, this Hand-Embroidered Star Tie Dye Indigo Tablecloth captures the magic of a starlit night.

Each piece is meticulously crafted from soft cotton and hand-dyed in natural indigo vats in a Bai village in Dali, Yunnan. The unique star patterns are first formed through a traditional tie-dye technique. Then, in a special art form called Xiu Xian (tie-dye embroidery), a master artisan from Dali adds intricate hand-embroidered outlines to each star.

This combination of ancient dyeing and skilled needlework creates a truly unique piece. The stitching enhances the tie-dye, giving each star a raised, handcrafted texture that feels as though it’s been painted onto the cloth. A perfect addition to any home, this tablecloth tells a story of a millennia-old craft and the skilled hands that brought it to life.

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, Yunnan

Size

• 45 x 65 inches | 115 x 165cm

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″.