Plain Fabrics

Fine lawn cotton (Primissima)

Our very fine and lovely "Primissima" is the top grade cotton used in Java for fine hand drawn batik. It is smooth and easy to dye and dry, and does not need any preparation. Width approx: 42 inches (105 cms)

White rayon

This fabric has a great drape and is suitable for scarves and garments. Rayon is made from plant fibres and is therefore very useful for dyeing and batik as it takes cold water dyes (procion or natural) very well. Width 44 inches (approx 112 cms)

Undyed hemp

This hand woven hemp comes from H'mong villages in the Northern part of Thailand. It is a totally natural product which has been woven on a small loom and is very good for dyeing, batiking or stitching into. A fairly rough and open weave texture. Width approx: 37 cms (14.5 inches) We also sell dyed hemp fabric

Fringed cotton scarf

This white fine cotton scarf is perfect for batik, shibori and any other dyeing techniques. The cotton is handmade in Chiang mai northern Thailand, a region famous for it's quality cotton. The scarf has a pattern of small random lines in the weave. It has a fringe at both ends and measures 36 cms wide x 180 cms long

Cotton and linen mix scarf

A natural undyed fringed scarf perfect for dyeing, shibori or batik. A handwoven fabric made with a mix of cotton and linen from Chiang Mai region of nothern Thailand. Size (excluding fringes) 36 cms x 188 cms

A bolt of fine lawn cotton - Primissima

A whole bolt of Grade 1 Javanese cotton - called 'Primissima', it is the fabric of choice for the finest batik made in Java. Buy it by the bolt for a bargain price. Size: 1.05 m wide and approx 33 metres long