Zafu half moon rangoli

The beautiful, intricate rangoli designs created from colorful rice and flower petals decorate paths and entrances during Hindu festivals, auspicious ceremonies and wedding celebrations. The design of the half-moon rangoli meditation zafu is inspired by this. Rangoli designs passed down from one generation to another reflect the unique traditions, folklore and practices of different regions of India. the lotus is the symbol of rebirth and spiritual awakening:

Pink and orange embroidery on beige chambray with plush pink velvet accents. Accented with bright orange, an important color in the Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh religions, and adorned with a pretty tassel. The cover and lining are 100% cotton; the adjustable firm cotton padding that conforms to the shape of the body.

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 pompoms made in India.
-Firm cotton filling