Block printing

What is block print? Block printing is the earliest, simplest and slowest of all methods of textile printing. The printing methode has been practiced for centuries in India, with Jaipur, Rajasthan, as a key hub of hand block-printing. It is a process that requires steady movement and careful hand-eye coordination. The traditional technique of fabric printing involves the use of carved wooden blocks that are dipped in dye and stamped on the fabric to recreate gorgeous designs. Block printed fabrics usually showcase a palette of colors that bring these designs to life.

BLOCK PRINTING

Printing method

Block printing is the earliest, simplest and slowest of all methods of textile printing.

The printing methode has been practiced for centuries in India, with Jaipur, Rajasthan, as a key hub of hand block-printing. It is a process that requires steady movement and careful hand-eye coordination. The traditional technique of fabric printing involves the use of carved wooden blocks that are dipped in dye and stamped on the fabric to recreate gorgeous designs. Block printed fabrics usually showcase a palette of colors that bring these designs to life.

BLOCK PRINTS ARE CREATED COLOR BY COLOR & LAYER BY LAYER.

The process

Learn more about the different steps of block printing

STEP 1

Designing & Carving

The first stap of block printing is creating a print design and carving this in a wooden block. This process is done by master block carvers, who have been doing this for many years. They use a metal pin and wooden hammer to create this beautiful patterns by hand.

STEP 2

Printing

The next step is printing. They can start printing once the color pigments have been prepared. The printing is done by hand, stamping the wooden blocks onto the cotton fabric color by color and layer by layer, making each part of the print unique. It is a time-consuming printing method that requires significant skill in carefully placing the blocks to ensure a consistent pattern.

STEP 3

Drying & Fixing

After the pattern is printed, the fabric is hung to dry to allow the dye to adhere. To ensure that the color lasts, the fabric is often set with heat or washed in a fixing material. In most cases, the fabrics are dried outside in the sun.

How to treat your block printing items

A lot of time and care goes into creating our beautiful block print items. That's why we want you to enjoy it for a long time. So here we have a number of tips to extend the life of your garment.

So here are some tips for you!

Washing

To extend the life time of a block print item and to prevent shrinkage, color bleach and damage to the fabric, we recommend that you wash the product by hand or wash it in a lingerie bag with a wool wash program of 20 degrees.

Drying

Try to avoid using a drying machine. hang out your clothes and let them air or sun dry outside. This way you keep your clothes in the best condition

Heading

We recommend washing your items as little as possible. This way your item has a longer life and it is better for the environment. This tip actually applies to all your clothing ;)