We have woven this tablecloth with natural linen fiber. We have prepared the loom with 1250 threads, threading each of them in the heddle stitches, and also in the comb, which, in addition to serving to bring each pass of linen closer to the previous one, helps us to distribute all these threads equally across the width of the fabric.

When we finished weaving, cutting and finishing, we washed it by hand with ecological soap and left it to dry in the shade waiting for the moment to dye it.

When that moment approaches, we prepare it for dyeing by applying shibori, which is an ancient dyeing technique, born in Japan in the seventh century, which means to tighten, tie, twist, it is to reserve certain areas of the fabric to prevent them from being dyed.

In the washing and dyeing area of our workshop we have the pots to put on the fire, controlled temperatures, times and mixtures (this time we have used natural indigo extracted from the indigofera tinctorum plant), and we submerge it in the bath until we reach the tone we are looking for. Once this process is finished, we rinse the piece by hand until the water comes out clean, a sign that it will not fade, and then we wash it again.

And the result is this: a background that is marked by small white spots.

One of the charms is that the blue color is not regular, flat and homogeneous, but varies across a wide range of shades that are distributed anarchically. And another of the singularities is that the white spots are perfect squares of the same size that, in pairs, are distributed over the blue surface symmetrically with respect to a longitudinal axis.

As you can see it is a long and slow process that is worth it because it is a unique piece.

And… what about touch?

Process responsible

At Belategui Regueiro we work with very short series -and often unique pieces- because we believe in responsible production. This allows us to choose and use only the necessary materials, without accumulating large quantities or generating unnecessary stock. This way we avoid waste and ensure that each piece is woven with intention, time and care. If a piece appears to be out of stock, we can weave it especially for you. We prefer to create on demand rather than overproduce: it’s our way of respecting resources, process and your choice.

Care and recommendations

Wash your pieces by hand with neutral soap, without twisting and letting them dry in the shade. For ironing, in the case of linen, it is best to iron it when it is not yet completely dry.

Maintenance

Always store your pieces stretched or folded gently, avoiding prolonged weight on hangers so that they do not become deformed. Airing them from time to time – without exposing them to direct sunlight – helps to keep their fibers in good condition.
We weave with noble and sensitive materials: a simple and regular care will ensure that each piece will accompany you for many years.

Environmental note

Made following a production cycle of low environmental impact because we have woven it by hand in one of the artisan looms that we have in our workshop in Cambre (A Coruña). We have finished the fringe thread by thread with a needle, we have washed it by hand with neutral soap, air dried it and the only electricity we have consumed in its creation process has been the one necessary to illuminate the workshop and for the final ironing.

As the soap we use in the washing process is of vegetable origin, we use the water left over from this process to control aphids on the plants in our vegetable garden. A simple way to close the cycle and reduce waste.

Repair and service life.

If your part needs a small adjustment or repair over time, you can write to us. We prefer to accompany you throughout its life than to replace it with another one.