Disclaimer

Please read the following product disclaimer information carefully before making a purchase. This guide is drafted in the interest of absolute transparency so that you know exactly what to expect when purchasing handmade, vintage, and digital artisanal goods from Designs By Mamta.

1. Color Accuracy & Macro Photography

We take great pride in capturing the best digital photographs of our supplies. However, the true colors of fabrics and cords may vary slightly depending on the light source and your computer monitor’s resolution or RGB settings. Certain shades of red (carmine, chestnut, rosewood) and blue (azure, dodger blue, brandeis blue) are exceptionally difficult to render perfectly on digital screens, especially on highly reflective materials like dupioni silk. We provide the closest color descriptions possible to assist you.

Additionally, to showcase the intricate details of our trims and weaves, many product photos are taken in macro (close-up) mode. This may cause items to appear larger than they are in reality. Please always refer to the exact dimensions provided in the written product description before purchasing.

2. Handmade Characteristics & Fabric Dyes

With the exception of our vintage collections, all products sold in our shop are strictly new and unused. Please be aware of the following characteristics inherent to authentic Indian textiles:

• Dye Odors: New block-print fabrics and saris may emit a slight chemical or natural dye odor upon arrival. This is a standard characteristic of freshly dyed, unused textile goods. This scent will naturally fade over time or after the first gentle hand wash, depending on the fabric type.
• Artisanal Imperfections: Handmade products such as khadi, bagh prints, kalamkari, and papier-mâché are crafted by human hands, not machines. Occasional uneven printing, slight color mismatches, or irregular weaves are expected, celebrated, and do not constitute a defective product.

3. Vintage Items & Energetic Cleansing

I believe that vintage textiles and artifacts carry the energy of their previous owners. Every vintage item in my store is personally and individually cleansed by me. To clear any negative energy and recharge the piece with positive universal energy, I treat them with Reiki. Following this, items are carefully placed in sunlight or moonlight during appropriate lunar and solar phases for further energetic purification.

To preserve their authentic collector’s value, I purposefully do not physically wash or chemically clean these vintage items, as collectors generally prefer original, untouched patinas. All vintage items are sold strictly “as-is.”

4. Digital Patterns (Crochet, Knitting & Sewing)

All digital products, tutorials, and patterns on this website are original works created and copyrighted by Mamta Motiyani. Due to their instant download nature, digital files cannot be canceled or refunded once purchased.

The Maker’s Exception (Selling Finished Goods):
You are welcome to sell the physical, finished items you create using my patterns, provided you adhere to the following rules:

• Small-Batch Only: Mass factory production is strictly prohibited. You may sell up to a maximum of 25 finished pieces per pattern design.
• Required Credit: You must provide appropriate credit to the original creator in your listings and on your blog/social media. Please use the following exact phrasing: “This pattern is designed by Mamta Motiyani. Website: www.MamtaMotiyani.com”
• No Pattern Sharing: Reproduction of the pattern instructions in any manner—including electronic copying, scanning, printing multiple copies, or posting to the internet—is strictly prohibited. You may not sell or distribute my text, photographs, or notations.