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Botanica Collection – Organic Cotton Cutch-Dyed Shroud | Sanctum Shrouds

Botanica Collection – Organic Cotton Cutch-Dyed Shroud | Sanctum Shrouds

Regular price $650.00 CAD
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One-of-a-Kind Beauty, Grown by Nature

This burial shroud was coloured slowly using plant-based dyes, allowing time and nature to shape the final tone.
The result is a warm, earthy pink — reminiscent of clay, rose petals, and sun-warmed soil.

For many families, choosing a natural shroud is an act of intention — a way to return gently to the earth, wrapped in materials that honour both the body and the land.

Each piece is prepared and dyed by hand, and no two will ever be exactly the same.


Plants Used in This Shroud

This shroud was dyed using a traditional botanical process with:

  • Cutch — a natural dye derived from the heartwood of the acacia tree, producing rich earthy pink and terracotta tones
  • Pomegranate — used as a natural tannin to help the fibre receive and hold the colour
  • Water and time — essential elements in every natural dye process

These plant materials create colours that feel grounded and organic — tones that belong to the natural world rather than synthetic chemistry.


The Botanical Dyeing Process

The fabric was first prepared in a bath of natural tannins derived from pomegranate.
This step strengthens the fibre and allows the colour to bond deeply and permanently.

It was then immersed in a cutch dye bath and left to soak slowly, allowing the plant pigments to develop naturally over time.

No synthetic dyes are used.
No chemical finishes are applied.
The fabric remains fully biodegradable.

This slow process honours traditional textile methods and supports a gentle return to the earth.


Materials

  • Two-layer cotton muslin gauze
  • Woven in Turkey
  • Naturally dyed using plant-based dyes
  • Pale pink silk ties
  • Breathable, soft, and lightweight
  • Fully biodegradable

Included With Each Shroud

Each shroud is thoughtfully prepared for storage and care.

Included with your purchase:

  • A cloth storage bag, designed to protect the fabric and allow it to breathe naturally
  • A small bottle of all-natural botanical fabric freshening spray, made with plant-based ingredients
  • biodegradable absorbent liner made from natural cotton and hemp fleece

Compatible with standard funeral home and home funeral practices.

These items allow the shroud to be stored safely for many years, should it be purchased in advance.  

The liner is placed beneath the body inside the shroud and provides gentle, natural absorption when needed. It contains no synthetic materials and will fully biodegrade in the soil.


Size

102 inches x 62 inches

This size provides generous coverage for most adults and is designed to wrap the body using a simple fold-over method.


Colour

A warm, earthy pink created from natural plant dyes.
The tone may appear slightly different depending on light — ranging from soft rose to terracotta.

Subtle variations in colour are part of the natural dye process and are considered a mark of authenticity.


Timing

Ready to ship

Ships within 1–3 business days


Storage

Natural fabrics, when stored in a dry place, can last for decades.
Many families choose their shroud in advance as part of thoughtful preparation.

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