Zafu half moon Ikat blue

The rich classic patterns of ikat fabric inspired the print of our Horizon Ikat Half Zafu Retreat meditation cushion. A coveted product along Asia's Great Silk Road, the skill and time required to dye and weave ikat are so revered in some cultures that the fabric is believed to be imbued with magical powers. If you go to Lotsa Temple in Alchi, Ladakh, look for the ikat designs painted on the ceilings. Hand-printed in blue by master artisans in India, this chattra beauty is accented with luminous orange, an important color in the Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh religions, and adorned with a colorful tassel like those seen on the camels of the great Thar desert in Rajasthan. The cover and lining are 100% cotton; the adjustable cotton padding conforms to the shape of the body. So pretty you won't want to put your meditation cushion away.

Perfect for
-pelvic tilt and spinal alignment for better prana circulation
-the comfort of sitting meditation in lotus and virasana
-raising the lower back in setu sarvangasana
-foot support in halasana
-knee support and weighted stomach comfort in savasana
-Support in supta baddha konasana.
Pair it with a chattra zabuton for leg and knee support and added comfort.

the making
Screen printing, one of the first textile techniques for creating precise images on fabric, is a multi-step process that requires skill and patience. The fabric is stretched flat then covered with a pattern blocking stencil. A handmade screen is placed over the fabric and stencil. Ink is applied, then a blade is moved across the screen, pushing the ink through to print the design on the fabric. Often, as with chatra screen printing, two master printers move the blade across the fabric; the action is meditative and rhythmic. The fabric is then heated to adhere the ink to the fabric, then it is washed and pressed before being cut and sewn.

details and maintenance
-1/2 zafu size: 35cm long x 20cm wide (at max. point) x 10cm high
-approx. 2kg
-100% cotton cover and lining
-access to filling for height adjustment
-zipper and carry handle
-Outer cover: machine wash cold, line dry; dry clean for best results.
-Inner cover: dry clean
-Covers and tassels made in India.
-Cotton filling