{"product_id":"black-applique-cotton-bedcover","title":"Black Appliqué Cotton Bedcover: The Obsidian Checkerboard","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eRooted in the specialized stitching workshops of Jodhpur, this striking textile relies on the ancient art of reverse appliqué. Thousands of hand-sewn running stitches bind two contrasting cotton canvases into a single, highly architectural drape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFabric type \u0026amp; construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e: Crafted from 100% premium natural cotton, this black appliqué cotton bedcover features a substantial, double-layer flatweave construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePrint method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e: Authentic hand-stitched reverse appliqué, requiring the physical cutting, folding, and layering of dual cotton canvases without the use of printed ink.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eColour story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e: A high-contrast, monochrome palette featuring a deeply saturated obsidian-black top layer over an unbleached natural cream base.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSet contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e: Includes 1 heavily textured, hand-stitched flat bedcover only.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe Craft and Provenance of Jodhpur Appliqué\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis monochrome reverse appliqué bedspread originates from the highly specialized stitching workshops of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Rather than printing ink onto a surface, the artisan carefully cuts geometric labyrinth and seed-dot shapes out of the dark top layer of cotton, folds the raw edges under, and meticulously hand-stitches them to the solid cream base layer underneath. The repeating, rhythmic checkerboard and radiating starburst silhouettes draw from traditional architectural geometries, offering a deeply dramatic, highly structural focal point. Hundreds of thousands of tiny, contrasting running stitches permanently bind the dual canvases, yielding a remarkably durable, rippled texture that ensures long-lasting structural integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePosition this striking, highly structured piece within a minimalist space to satisfy the design-led collector seeking an intentional craft statement with deep textile provenance. It serves flawlessly as a black appliqué cotton bedcover for a contemporary master suite, acting as a commanding, tactile centerpiece. Spanning 90 × 108 inches, the expansive stitched canvas covers an area roughly equivalent to sixteen broadsheet newspapers fully unfolded side by side. Constructed entirely from dual layers of pure cotton, the heavy fabric drapes with a substantial, comforting resilience across the mattress. The intense manual discipline required to cleanly slice, fold, and stitch these intricate labyrinth shapes without fraying validates this Indian cut-out cotton bedding as an elite achievement in traditional Indian handcraft. Placing the charcoal geometric wool jute dhurrie alongside the bed completes the curation, as the dhurrie's stark, high-contrast zigzag motifs naturally mirror the bedcover's bold cut-out labyrinth, establishing a deeply structural visual echo from the floor to the bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"90x108 Inch","offer_id":46372328505519,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/68_Compressed_b0f56074-8733-4034-b158-ab40583691d0.jpg?v=1762496326","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/black-applique-cotton-bedcover","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}