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Handmade Ethiopian Textiles

Production at Sabahar is much like it has been throughout Ethiopia for centuries. The process relies on many different artisans who each know a unique skill which was handed down to them by their parents and grandparents. The collective result is beautifully hand crafted textiles that are uniquely Ethiopian.

Inspired by these ancient weaving traditions, Sabahar set out to apply contemporary designs in order to create a collection of textiles that could fit in any home. Their focus remains on the simplicity and purity of the raw materials and processes.

Most Sabahar products are made with hand spun cotton. The tradition of hand spinning is almost extinct globally as it is too time consuming in the ever-increasing mechanized world of textile production.

Sabahar uses both natural and eco-friendly chemical dyes in their production. All the fibers are dyed in small batches at the Sabahar workshop. They love to experiment with plants, insects and soils around us to create the beautiful colors in our silks. The cottons are mostly dyed with cold-water, color fast dyes for easy care.