Unsustainable Magazine: Why Stitch by Stitch Supports Sustainable Cotton Production
Image courtesy of Khamir.org - kala cotton fabric drying in the sun at Khamir Campus
This is an extract from a recent article written by Stitch by Stitch director Karen Sear Shimali for Unsustainable Magazine, a digital magazine full of carefully curated pieces of writing related to sustainability and equality…
“As a socially and environmentally responsible textile brand, Stitch by Stitch is committed to promoting sustainable, artisanal textile production which enhances cultural livelihoods with our collection of handmade kantha quilts and cushions. That is why we are proud to be working with an organisation in the heart of Kutch in Gujarat, India, preserving the cultivation of indigenous Kala cotton, and supporting local farmers and craft-based textile production.
Why is Kala Cotton special? Kala cotton is a genetically pure variety of cotton which thrives in the Kutch region, an area with low annual rainfall (less than 40cm), without the need for additional irrigation. It also grows organically, without the need for pesticides and fertilisers.
The Kala Cotton Initiative is a partnership between Khamir - an NGO working to develop the rich creative, craft industries of the Kutch region - and Satvik, an organisation promoting ecological farming practices in Kutch.”
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