Nila

Nila: Moon in Tamizh

The Toda shawl is an exquisitely made classical apparel. A larger version or the puthkuzhy is the  traditional garment of the indigenous Todas of the Nilgiris. This renewed version showcases the GI-tagged embroidery on exceptionally drapey, lightweight and luxurious Tencel. Designed with a contemporary aesthetic, the ancient motifs in this shawl represent elements of the Toda landscape including mountains, botanicals and sacred objects.

Made by an indigenous woman-artisan, this work of art takes three weeks to hand-embroider and comes with a note about the maker and her photo. Read our story below.

Packed with love in a local artisan-made reusable cotton handloom Ikat bag and recycled kraft box.

93cm W x 190cm L