Handwoven cotton cushion cover in midnight and ivory, f eaturing a contemporary interpretation of traditional tribal textile design. Hand spun and woven by female artisans in North-Eastern India, on traditional back-strap Looms, these cushions are a beautiful accent for the living room or bed. Features handmade cotton tassels and a covered zipper closure. Due to the handmade nature of these cushions, each one is subtly unique.
Size 20” x 20” (48 x 48 cm.)
Insert sold separately.

Karu is a line of artisanal home textiles and clothing founded on the connection between thoughtful design and living well. Now shipping to the U.S. and Europe.

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Calvinia Cushion In Midnight And Ivory

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Accent Pillows

Pillow cover in white handloom linen, block printed by hand with a Fynbos shrub motif.
Pairs with the Fynbos quilt.
Size 28” x 18” (70 x 45 cm.) Fits a standard bed pillow insert.

Fynbos Linen Pillow Cover

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Set of two bandanas in soft pure cotton—made from up-cycled fabric off-cuts from previous productions—that can also double as face coverings. Each set contains two bandanas, one in hand block printed striped cotton, and one in midnight blue cotton resist printed with our signature 'Scrub' motif. Reusable and washable.
This item is final sale.

Set Of Two Bandanas In Hand-printed Cotton

Handloom heavy linen cushion cover yarn dyed in Karu Blue, block printed by hand with a prickly pear motif. Features lush, handmade cotton tassels, c otton piping and a brass zipper closure. Due to the handmade nature of these cushions, each one is subtly unique.
Size 20” x 20” (48 x 48 cm.)
Insert sold separately.

Prickly Pear Linen Tassel Cushion

Set of two non-medical drawstring face masks in soft hand-printed cotton. Each set contains two masks: one in blue and white striped cotton, and one midnight blue cotton with a resist printed motif—both made from up-cycled fabric off-cuts from previous productions. Crafted in a double layer of fabric that can be ruched and adjusted for a custom fit around the face, the masks fasten behind the head with two ties. Reusable and washable.
This item is final sale.

Set Of Face Masks In Hand-printed Cotton

Hand woven mohair rug featuring an abstracted design of a 'kraal', the South African term for a cattle or other farm animal enclosure, in ivory and charcoal against a Storm grey background. A design collaboration with South African rug producer Frances Van Hasselt, each piece is made within a local and ethical South African supply chain that centers around the Van Hasselt family Angora goat farm in Prince Albert. Angora goats are shorn for the raw mohair fibre, which is then hand spun and woven by skilled artisans at looms in a studio directly on the farm.
This rug is ready to ship. Available in 3 X 5" (90 x 150 cm) only.

Karu X Frances V. H. 'kraal Ii' Mohair Rug In 3 X 5'

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Set of two bandanas in the softest handwoven khadi cotton—made from up-cycled fabric off-cuts from previous productions—that can also double as face coverings. Each set contains two bandanas, one in blue and white gingham cotton, and one in black and white gingham cotton. Reusable and washable.
This item is final sale.

Set Of Two Bandanas In Khadi Cotton

Set of two bandanas in soft pure cotton—made from up-cycled fabric off-cuts from previous productions—that can also double as face coverings. Each set contains two bandanas, one in hand block printed striped cotton, and one in black and white gingham khadi cotton. Reusable and washable.
This item is final sale.

Set Of Two Bandanas In Monochrome Cotton

Hand woven mohair rug featuring an abstracted design of a 'kraal', the South African term for a cattle or other farm animal enclosure, in storm grey and charcoal, against an ivory background. A design collaboration with South African rug producer Frances Van Hasselt, each piece is made within a local and ethical South African supply chain that centers around the Van Hasselt family Angora goat farm in Prince Albert. Angora goats are shorn for the raw mohair fibre, which is then hand spun and woven by skilled artisans at looms in a studio directly on the farm.

This rug is available immediately, in 3 x 5" (90cm x 150 cm) only.

Karu X Frances V. H. 'kraal I' Mohair Rug In 3 X 5'

Handwoven cotton cushion cover in ivory, f eaturing a contemporary interpretation of traditional tribal textile design in dove grey and rust. Hand spun and woven by female artisans in North Eastern India, on traditional back-strap Looms, these cushions are a beautiful accent for the living room or bed. Features handmade cotton tassels in dove grey and a covered zipper closure. Due to the handmade nature of these cushions, each one is subtly unique.
Size 20” x 20” (48 x 48 cm.)
Insert sold separately.

Bethulie Cushion In Ivory And Rust

Set of two face coverings in cotton ikat. Each set contains two items: one drawstring mask in in ivory and blue cotton, and one bandana in ivory and black cotton—both made from up-cycled fabric off-cuts from previous productions. The mask is crafted in a double layer of fabric that can be ruched and adjusted for a custom fit around the face, fastening behind the head with two ties. Reusable and washable.
This item is final sale.

Set Of Face Coverings In Handwoven Cotton Ikat

Set of four napkins in midnight blue and white striped cotton, block printed by hand. Soft and durable, they make a charming addition to your table setting. Machine washable.
20" X 20" each.

Napkins In Blue Striped Cotton - Set Of Four

Napkins

Set of four handwoven napkins in black and white gingham khadi cotton. Soft and durable, they make a charming addition to your table setting. Machine washable.
20" X 20"

Napkins In Black Gingham Cotton - Set Of Four

Set of four napkins in grey and white striped cotton, block printed by hand. Soft and durable, they make a charming addition to your table setting. Machine washable.
20" X 20" each.

Napkins In Grey Striped Cotton - Set Of Four

Hand woven mohair rug in a design inspired by the graphic shapes of indigenous plants in South Africa. A collaboration with South African rug producer Frances Van Hasselt, each piece is made within a local and ethical South African supply chain that begins at the Van Hasselt family farm in Prince Albert where the Angora goats are shorn for the raw mohair fibre, which is then hand spun and woven by skilled artisans in the Eastern Cape.
Each rug takes 6-8 weeks to produce (size depending) and is made to order. Please choose from a standard size below, or email us at for custom sizing and color variations.
From $650 per m2. This price is inclusive of international shipping from South Africa; South African customers can email us for local pricing.
Learn more about how the rugs are made, here.

Karu X Frances V. H. 'anyway The Wind Blows' Mohair Rug

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Rugs

Hand woven mohair rug in an abstract design inspired by the cacti and succulents of the Karoo. A collaboration with South African rug producer Frances Van Hasselt, each piece is made within a local and ethical South African supply chain that centers around the Van Hasselt family's Angora goat farm in Prince Albert. Angora goats are shorn for the raw mohair fibre, which is then hand spun and woven by skilled artisans at a studio directly on the farm.
Each rug takes 6-8 weeks to produce (size depending) and is made to order. Please choose from a standard size below, or email us at for custom sizing and color variations.
From $650 per m2. This price is inclusive of international shipping from South Africa; South African customers can email us for local pricing.
Learn more about how the rugs are made, here.

Karu X Frances V. H. 'infinite Cacti' Mohair Rug

Stoneware ramekin in a soft-white glaze. A useful tableware item for small individual servings and condiments. Hand thrown in the studio of Mervyn Gers Ceramics, which develops and crafts its own clay and glazes to create tableware that is both incredibly durable, and light. The handmade quality of each piece—that is thrown, pressed and glazed by hand—brings an un-uniform warmth and beauty to the table. Mervyn Gers Ceramics provides skills training in pottery to its 45 employees from the local Cape Town community where the studio is based.
3.5" in diameter X 1.2"  high.

Mervyn Gers Ramekin In White Glaze

Specialty Bakeware

Button down jacket in kantha-stitch quilted cotton, garment dyed Pitch black, with hand-carved bone buttons. Features disintegrating, raw edges at the cuffs and hem, 4 pockets and a neat, collarless neckline. This jacket has narrow shoulders with volume in the body, and styles beautifully with a simple shirt or blouse underneath. The skilled craftsmanship required in every step of the creation of this jacket - from the hand embroidery to the hand carving of the buttons - along with its classic shape–makes it a truly timeless piece to love and wear forever.

Kantha Stitch Rindle Jacket In Pitch

Women's Jackets

Set of four handwoven napkins in blue and white gingham khadi cotton. Soft and durable, they make a charming addition to your table setting. Machine washable.
20" X 20"

Napkins In Blue Gingham Cotton - Set Of Four

Ceramic candle holders in a glossy midnight dark blue glaze by Cape Town-based Jade Paton. At once sculptural and functional, each holder is hand-formed, and thus has its own unique, organic quirks.
Small: 1.5” (4cm) Medium: 2.5" (6cm) Tall: 4" (10cm)
Fits a candle of 7/8 inches in diameter.
Jade Paton is a Cape Town-based potter whose work is inspired by ancient vessels, as well as forms found in nature, architecture, design and contemporary art. The surfaces of the work are often raw and natural, as if they have emerged from the earth. The sculptures feel both ancient and futuristic—a strange, beautiful juxtaposition of old and new.

Jade Paton Candle Holders In Midnight Glaze

Candleholders

Set of four napkins featuring our signature Scrub Print on midnight blue cotton. Soft and durable, they make a charming addition to your table setting. Machine washable.
20" X 20" each.

Napkins In Scrub Print Cotton - Set Of Four

Stoneware ramekin in 'Blouberg Blue' glaze—named after a seaside town in the Western Cape, South Africa. A useful tableware item for small individual servings and condiments. Hand thrown in the studio of Mervyn GersCeramics, which develops and crafts its own clay and glazes to create tableware that is both incredibly durable, and light. The handmade quality of each piece—that is thrown, pressed and glazed by hand—brings an un-uniform warmth and beauty to the table. Mervyn Gers Ceramics provides skills training in pottery to its 45 employees from the local Cape Town community where the studio is based.
3.5" in diameter X 1.2"  high.

Mervyn Gers Ramekin In Blue Glaze

Light scarf in hand loomed cotton in black, with a delicate Jamdani woven graphic motif. Features a selvedge edge and tassels at each end. Perfect as a light all-season scarf or as a beach cover up.
Size: 35" X 80"

Scarf In Jamdani Handloom Cotton

Women's Clothing

Handloom linen suit in white, lined with midnight blue striped hand block printed cotton. The suit jacket is designed for a straight, classic cut, and features two front pockets that fasten close and fastens with two large hand carved bone buttons. The trousers have an easy cut that falls loose from the natural waist and is cropped to the ankle, with deep front pockets and a hand carved bone button-fastening. Turn up the cuffs to reveal the striped lining. Due to the handmade nature of this special set, each is subtly unique.
Model is 5'10" and wears a size Small.

Apprentice Suit In Handloom Linen (set)

Hand woven heavy cotton throw in dove grey and ivory with midnight blue accents, featuring a contemporary interpretation of traditional tribal textile design. Hand spun and woven by female artisans in North East India, on backstrap looms, these throw blankets are beautiful as an extra layer for the bed, or placed to give texture to a sofa or chair. Due to the handmade nature of these special pieces, each is subtly unique.

Size: 42 x 72” / 110 x 180 cm

Everywhere Throw In Dove And Ivory

Quilts

Cotton linen trousers in a bright, cobalt-tone 'Ceramic Blue' with an elasticated, gathered high-rise waist, and deep front pockets. These trousers feature hand-stitched detailing and seams, in a contrasting white thread. Designed for a flattering fit that is easy in the hips and tapers to a slim crop at the ankle. Due to the handmade nature of these trousers, each special pair is subtly unique.
Model is 5'10" and wears a size Small.
Pair with the Potter's Blouse in Ceramic Blue.

Trader's Trousers In Ceramic Blue

Women's Pants

This soft and weighty cotton blanket is knitted in a rich rust-colored yarn, with a distressed wash adding depth to the hue. With a springy, fluid drape it adds beautiful color and texture to a room, whether on the bed or thrown over the arm of a living room chair.
Size: 45" x 55"

Knitted Cotton Blanket In Rust

Cotton linen trousers in a deep, midnight blue with an elasticated, gathered high-rise waist, and deep front pockets. These trousers feature hand-stitched detailing and seams, in a contrasting white thread. Designed for a flattering fit that is easy in the hips and tapers to a slim crop at the ankle. Due to the handmade nature of these trousers, each special pair is subtly unique.
Model is 5'10" and wears a size Small.
Pair with the Tinkerer's Blouse.

Trader's Trousers In Midnight Blue

Khadi cotton drawstring pants in a grey-blue weave, featuring a hand smocked detail at the drawstring waistline. Lined in pure cotton for warmth and cut for an easy fit with a slight taper that is cropped to the ankle, these are the perfect trousers for downtime at home.

Smocked Drawstring Trousers In Khadi Cotton

Hand woven cotton drawstring pants in ivory, featuring a tiny grey-blue triangle motif in Jamdani weave, and hand smocked detail at the waistline. Lined in pure cotton. Cut for an easy fit with a slight taper that is cropped to the ankle, these are the perfect trousers to take you from long summer days into the evening. Pairs beautifully with the co-ordinating Pointe Blouse.