Turmeric and its various benefits in our homes

Luscious, spicy and intense turmeric is our favorite companion as we welcome autumn. Deep tones of turmeric envelop and comfort us and highlight the color palette in our range of cushions, quilts and table linen.

Add a touch of warmth and vitality to your home decor by using this beautiful color! In delicate touches or as a maximalist trend, turmeric yellow adds a touch of spice to our collection of pillows, quilts and rectangular tablecloths.Its vibrant shades come to life in our Bagru collection made from 100% natural colors, including pieces that respect nature and the environment.

Discover the secrets of the magical turmeric plant and integrate turmeric into your interior design and to your healthy routine!

Pranjal napkin © Lili in Wonderland - Jantar Mantar, Jaipur © Pinterest

Strong spiritual symbolism

Turmeric has an important place in Indian spirituality, purifying both body and mind. It is offered to the deities during important events such as Diwali - the festival of lights, wedding ceremonies and funeral rites. Turmeric is a purifying and protective ingredient.

Indian cuisine and Ayurvedic benefits

Highly tasty and pigmented, "turmeric" is widely used in Indian cuisine, both in traditional Indian recipes and more contemporary ones. Indian culture brings its wealth and know-how to the well-being movement in France, where turmeric is used in pharmaceutical and parapharmaceutical products to promote well-being. It can also be consumed in juice form, accompanied by ginger and pepper, for an energy boost that complements yoga.

Turmeric is also a natural ally for even, healthy skin, thanks to its antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, providing relief for acne, eczema and psoriasis.

Natural dyes

Natural dyeing is an integral part of the textile manufacturing process in India. Natural dyes are traditionally extracted from organic and mineral sources, such as plants or soil, before being applied to yarns or fabrics. Dyeing methods vary from region to region.

For dyeing pieces in turmeric shades, the fabric is first washed in water to remove all impurities and starch. It is then mordanted in Harda -myrobalan- which helps fix the natural colors to the fabric. After the fabric is mordanted and dried, it is spread on the printing table. The fabric is printed with the design in two colors - black (made out a paste of tamarind seed flour and ink from ferrous and jaggery) and yellow (made out of a paste of tamarind seed flour and potassium dichromate, locally referred to as Laal kashish).

After the fabric is printed, it is washed in plain water. After this, the fabric is finally boiled in a copper vessel in a dye bath of alizarin and dhawda flower. A final wash in plain water and then sun drying in sand results in a yellow printed fabric.

Bagru table cloth © Lili in Wonderland- © Glocal Weaves

Our Bagru range of home decoration draws on this extraordinary textile know-how, as well as on the traditional art of woodblock printing by the Chhipa community. This method produces unique pieces in vibrant colors, with a subtle blend of yellow and orange, floral and graphic motifs that bring a touch of Indian savoir-faire to our homes.

This environment friendly collection includes cushions, quilts and tablecloths for every room in the house.

For more inspiration on our handmade products, check on our Pinterest Jamini account.

Turmeric and its various benefits in our homes