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The Mallow Shroud

The Mallow Shroud

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

This burial shroud was coloured using black malva flowers — a traditional botanical dye plant known for producing soft, warm tones ranging from sand and stone to gentle mauve.

The fabric was slowly tie-dyed and immersed in a natural dye bath, allowing the plant pigments to settle organically into the fibres. The result is a calm, grounded palette that feels both natural and comforting.

For many families, choosing a natural shroud is an act of care — a way to return gently to the earth wrapped in materials that honour 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:

  • Black malva (Malva sylvestris) — a flowering plant traditionally used in botanical dyeing to create warm, earthy tones with subtle lavender undertones
  • Natural plant tannins to help the fibres receive and hold the colour

Black malva produces colours that feel soft, natural, and quietly expressive — tones that often resonate with families seeking something gentle and grounded.


The Botanical Dyeing Process

The fabric was tie-dyed and slowly immersed in a dye bath made from black malva flowers.

Because natural dyes respond to water, fibre, and temperature, the final colour develops gradually over time — never forced, never identical.

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

  • Turkish double-gauze cotton muslin
  • Naturally dyed using plant-based dyes
  • Silk satin ties in soft lilac
  • Breathable, soft, and lightweight
  • Fully biodegradable

Included With Each Shroud

Each shroud is thoughtfully prepared as a complete, ready-to-use burial system.

Included with your purchase:

  • A biodegradable absorbent liner made from natural cotton and hemp fleece
  • A breathable cloth storage bag
  • A small bottle of all-natural botanical fabric freshening spray

The liner is placed beneath the body inside the shroud and provides gentle, natural absorption when needed.

Compatible with standard funeral home and home funeral practices.


Size

102 inches x 62 inches

Designed to provide comfortable coverage for most adults using a simple fold-over wrap.


Colour

A warm purple tie-dye created from black malva flower dye.

Depending on light, the colour may appear:

  • warm stone
  • muted mauve
  • gentle earth

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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