Ayurvastra - FAQ

  • What is Ayurvastra?

The name Ayurvastra is derived from two words- Ayur (Health) and Vastra (Fabrics). Thus Ayurvastra means Healthy Fabrics. Ayurvastra is an ancient technique of dyeing textiles using medicinal herbs. Ayurvastra concept was revived through a project submitted by then Welfare secretary to The Government of Kerala , for making an eco freindly fabrics using Ayurvedic herbs for dyeing which is applied on Balaramapuram handloom.

  • How is Ayurvastra related to Ayurveda?

In ancient literature, Ayurvedic Dyed Cloths are used as a medium for Ayurvedic treatment, as the skin receives the medicinal benefits of the herbs through the exposure to clothing. Ayurvastra is a concept practiced commonly in India before the chemicals introduced in the textile industries.

  • What are the main features of Ayurvastra?

One of the main upsides and features of Ayurvastra is that they are primarily hand-loomed/hand-dyed. This initiative thus avails great job opportunities for handloom weavers, farmers, and artisans, etc. Also, we carry out an ethical fair trade practice.

  • Is Ayurvastra a Wellness Textile or Medicinal Textile??

All our fabrics are processed with herbs for general wellness. We follow ancient method of dyeing using Ayurvedic Herbs. We make Ayurvedic Textile into two types: Ayurvastra for General Well-being and for Ayurvedic Purpose.

  • Is Ayurvastra uses traditional techniques or modern techniques?

Ayurvastra is a branch of Ayurveda, the ancient 5,000-year-old Indian system of Vedic Healthcare. Revive safe eco-friendly traditional dyeing method using herbs. Ayurvastra believing in traditional safe technology can address the current problem in agriculture, textile and environment.

  • From where did the herbs are collected?

We have our farmland and some of the herbs are cultivated there.
Other herbs are collected from the farmers living in Kerala and TamilNadu.

  • How do Ayurvastra works?

As the body’s largest organ, the skin functions as a protective barrier. The skin may absorb environmental toxins and chemicals from conventional clothing, it can also absorb the wellness value in herbs found in our natural dyes. These wellness qualities in the body strengthen the skin’s ability to block and resist harmful substances.

  • Why should I buy Ayurvastra Products?

Ayurvastra is an eco-friendly sustainable fabrics, which gives health benefits and helps in protecting from various body imbalances. Since we use this fabrics, it's releases wellness properties that will make you feel healthier and comfortable.

  • What are the fabrics used in Ayurvastra?

The fabrics are completely organic and the raw materials used are certified by concerned authorities. We use natural fibers like cotton, wool, silk, bamboo, coir, linen, jute, and hemp, etc.

  • How many shades in Ayurvastra?

We have 12 different shades and they are, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, Red, Khaki, Pink, Black, Natural White, Brown, Grey, Ivory. Shades will vary depending upon herbs (Ratio / Season / Climate / Region etc.)

  • Have Ayurvastra any washing instructions?

Wash separately with bleach-free detergent, machine wash (gentle cycle), Warm iron, Steam is ideal, Dry in shade.