Woven Bed Covers

Bed covers are flat sheets spread over bed sheets as a covering for the bed sheet. Bed covers are brightly patterned. Many bed covers have heavy embellishments. Bed covers are used only as a covering for the bed sheets and mattresses. They are removed before going to bed. Bed covers are decorative and are coordinated with the decor of the room to improve the interiors of the room.

Handcrafted Woven Bed Covers: Handcrafted woven bed covers are covers that are printed or embellished after the cover has been woven. Asian craftsmen have been practicing this craft for centuries. This has recently become popular in the west. The craftsmen adopt ancient art forms to create modern art forms. The bed spreads are manufactured in factories using traditional methods. The hand woven bed covers are made on power looms and printed and decorated such that they can also be used as rugs or wall hangings. Handcrafted woven bed covers are printed by village artisans. They are generally available in two sizes; 72”x108” and 90”x108”.

Custom Designed Woven Bed Covers:
Custom designed woven bed covers are all made by hand. The bed covers are hand printed using vegetable dyes. They are embroidered using silk or cotton threads and at times even embellished with beads, mirrors, decorative stones or semi precious stones. Some artisans use fabric paint instead of embroidering the bed cover. Woven bed covers may even have ruffles or tassels at the ends. Patchwork is anther popular design preferred by customers. Custom designed woven bed covers can be bought at select stores and are also made to order. These are high end products and often cost hundreds of rupees more than mass manufactured woven bed covers. Woven bed covers are extremely comfortable and long lasting. High thread count sheets last for up to several years.