MATERIAL COLLECTIONS

A growing material library of handwoven surfaces, indigo systems, and experimental textile studies.

A growing material library of handwoven surfaces, indigo systems, and experimental textile studies.

A growing material library of handwoven surfaces, indigo systems, and experimental textile studies.

Loomcore develops handwoven textiles through collaboration with artisan weaving communities in Kerala. Explore the current material developments below. Technical information, samples and custom development enquiries are available on request.

01 — HANDLOOM DENIM

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Tidal bands

Handwoven cotton denim with irregular indigo banding and subtle tonal variations

Handwoven Cotton Denim

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Drift lines

Denim with fine interrupted lines that create a quiet sense of movement across the indigo ground

Handwoven Cotton Denim

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Layered tide

Denim with layered tonal bands inspired by shiftng water and distant horizons

Handwoven Cotton Denim

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Interrupted rhythm

Denim combining bold dark fields with fine linear bands and graphic contrast

Handwoven Cotton Denim

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Tide curve

Denim with soft curved bands that bring an organic movement to the structured twill

Handwoven Cotton Denim

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Tidal current

Denim with irregular horizontal bands that reveal the natural character of the handwoven surface

Handwoven Cotton Denim

02 — WOVEN SHIBORI

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Earth fold

Fabric with dense folds and compressed resist creating a richly textured brown surface

Handwoven Shibori

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Indigo current

Fabric with horizontal indigo bands formed through woven resist and natural variation

Handwoven Shibori

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WS-03

Rust lines

Fabric with warm brown grounds and irregular vertical lines shaped by woven structure

Handwoven Shibori

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WS-04

Indigo grid

Fabric with fine wovne intersections creating a dense indigo surface of structure and resist

Handwoven Shibori

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Ember lines

Fabric with dep charcoal and brown tones crossed by subtle warm bands in a restrained rhythm

Handwoven Shibori

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WS-06

Earth current

Fabric with rich brown folds revealing the tactile irregularity of the woven resist process

Handwoven Shibori

Materials developed for further possibilities.

Loomcore works with brands, interiors, architecture, research, museums and material-focused practices to develop and adapt handwoven textiles for new applications.

Enquire About Materials →

02 — WOVEN SHIBORI

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WS-01

Earth fold

Fabric with dense folds and compressed resist creating a richly textured brown surface

Handwoven Woven Shibori

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WS-02

Indigo current

Fabric with horizontal indigo bands formed through woven resist and natural variation

Handwoven Woven Shibori

Editable textile material photograph placeholder
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WS-03

Rust lines

Fabric with warm brown grounds and irregular vertical lines shaped by woven structure

Handwoven Woven Shibori

Editable textile material photograph placeholder
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WS-04

Indigo grid

Fabric with fine wovne intersections creating a dense indigo surface of structure and resist

Handwoven Woven Shibori

Editable textile material photograph placeholder
Editable textile material photograph placeholder

WS-05

Ember lines

Fabric with dep charcoal and brown tones crossed by subtle warm bands in a restrained rhythm

Handwoven Woven Shibori

Editable textile material photograph placeholder
Editable textile material photograph placeholder

WS-06

Earth current

Fabric with rich brown folds revealing the tactile irregularity of the woven resist process

Handwoven Woven Shibori

Materials developed for further possibilities.

Loomcore works with brands, interiors, architecture, research, museums and material-focused practices to develop and adapt handwoven textiles for new applications.

Enquire About Materials →

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