The uniqueness of the stoles and shawls is achieved through the use of nui shibori, this time exploring the possibilities of folding the cloth (ori as in origami) in various ways and ap- plying the stitches and dyeing it. When unfolded, various de- signs emerge which represent a new way of approaching the patterning of the fabric. One can look at this as a syncretic exercise in design or product innovation and development. The materials used in the stoles and shawls is silk from the famous silk-producing Rajshahi region of Bangladesh. These shawls and stoles once again use multiple layers of fabric, the kheta stitches helping to bind the various layers of cloth to make it thicker. The types of silk used are Motka, Endi-, and Mulberry soft silk. These materials have been used for texture and their ability to take on the indigo dye.

For the Kheta-ori Stoles and Shawls catalogue of Living Blue, please contact livingblue.nijera@gmail.com