Handloomed Ayurvastra yoga rugs and textiles, created by traditional weaving communities and the wisdom of Ayurveda.
Healing Textiles brings together ancient Ayurvastra wisdom and modern wellbeing. Our yoga rugs, pranayama pillows, and yoga blocks are handloomed from organic cotton and dyed with medicinal plant dyes in small batches by artisan communities. Our makers carry an ancient lineage — preparing the fibres with Kashayam — a blend of 22 Ayurvedic herbs — and the Gayatri Mantra, so each piece supports both body and ritual. Authentic, toxin-free, and made to last, these textiles are gentle on skin, and rooted in healing.
Ayurvastra is the ancient practice of dyeing cloth with medicinal herbs so that the fabric itself supports health. At Healing Textiles, organic cotton is first dipped in Kashayam — a decoction of 22 Ayurvedic herbs chosen for their tridoshic, balancing qualities — while the Gayatri Mantra is chanted over the baths.
The threads are then dyed with botanical dyes, each with its own healing associations, and handwoven on traditional looms. This process allows the herbs to penetrate deep into the fibres, so that when the cloth touches your skin, it can support balance, calm, and wellbeing. Our textiles are free from synthetic dyes and chemicals, making them gentle for sensitive skin and aligned with a conscious, sustainable way of living.
Every piece is created especially for you, as part of a shared production with our makers in India. This thoughtful approach supports sustainable making and reduces waste.
Please allow around 6–8 weeks from the next order date for delivery.
Low-Impact Dyeing — We use only plant-based dyes and natural mordants; no synthetic chemicals in our process.
Heritage Craft — Our textiles honour traditional Ayurvastra practices passed down through generations.
Ethical Partnerships — We work with artisans and weaving communities who are paid fairly and valued for their skill.
Wellbeing First — Every piece is made to support calm, grounding, and healing in daily practice.
Ayurvastra means "Ayur" (life/health) and "Vastra" (cloth). We follow ancient Ayurvedic practices to create our textiles. The five elements — water, fire, earth, air, space — are part of the process. We use only natural organic plant dyes from leaves, roots, barks, stems, and seeds, with no harmful chemicals or toxins. All dye baths are infused with Kashayam, a blend of 22+ organic Ayurvedic herbs inherited through our lineage, with tridoshic (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) balancing qualities. The Gayatri Mantra is chanted over the herbal baths to seal the energy of the herbs into the cotton.
We dye the threads before weaving, so the medicinal herbs penetrate deep into the fibres. The threads are then handwoven into cloth, and the weaving helps bind the healing properties into the fabric. These fabrics can support balance in the body, are especially beneficial for sensitive skin, and are ideal for supporting health and wellbeing.
Dyeing the fibres before weaving gives consistent, even colour and is the traditional Ayurvedic approach. It allows the medicinal and healing properties of the plants to penetrate deep into the fibres. Dyeing finished fabric can lead to uneven colour and does not achieve the same depth of herbal infusion.
