About Sujni Weaving
Sujani is a handwoven quilt from Bharuch, Gujarat which has been in practice for over 175 years. Rafiq Bhai says that the word Sujani is derived from “Sujvu” which means to “conceive” or to “have an idea”.
It is a woven padded double cloth where rectangular pockets are created by means of interchanging the warp and the weft at specific intervals. Cotton fibre is stuffed in these pockets to create ready, handwoven quilts. The craft requires two people to work simultaneously from either side of the loom, alternatively throwing over the shuttles and weaving in perfect co-ordination.
The loom used to weave a Sujani quilt is a frame loom with 8 shafts and two sets of 8 pedals that the two weavers operate simultaneously.
At present, only a single family is left to practice this craft on the traditional loom. The other families who used to practice the craft have moved to other occupations and disbanded their looms, while another family of artisans is practising Sujani on a modified loom. Rafiq Bhai, his brother Ameen Bhai, his wife Sayra Banu and their daughter Fathima Banu are the last artisans working on the traditional Sujani frame loom.
About Four Shades
The collection ‘Rafiq ni Sujani’ aims at expanding the boundaries of what Sujani quilts are traditionally known for by introducing newer colors, patterns, sizes and placements keeping the technique intact.
This Sujani was created in order to break the traditional checkered pattern of Sujani quilts and explore the possibility of creating district color blocks and stripes. Hence, we decided to explore a flowing gradation of different shades of blue with Rafiq Bhai. Further expanding on the concept of blocks and stripes, we created multiple appliqué rectangles in kora and red to complement the Sujani and give it a new life. Can you spot the little surprise we’ve hidden for you here?
Size
52"*80"
Designed By
Rafiq bhai, Bharuch.
Wash Care
Dry cleaning
Shipping
It will take approximately 25-30 days to ship; from the day payment is received. After an order is placed, you shall receive a confirmation, tentative date of dispatch and tracking details time to time. Within India the delivery will take 8 to 10 days, and international delivery will take from 12 to 15 days to reach from the day of dispatch.