Process
Wood Block Carving :
Carving out ideas
“A block must tell a story before it ever touches fabric.”
The journey of hand block printing starts with the creation of a wooden blocks. Each design tangled with the uniqueness and immense skill of artisans who sketch their minds on paper and then carve with such intense to make a unmatchable piece of art.
Preparing the fabric
“A well-prepared canvas is the foundation of every masterpiece.”
Our moto is to choose the best quality of fabric namely cotton , silk , linen , based on the designs and the final use . The fabric is washed to remove any impurities, ensuring the dye takes evenly and beautifully.
Preparing the dye : colors breathe life into art
” Colors are the soul of any artwork”
Choosing the right color enhances the designs , that’s why we always tends to choose natural dyes which are mixed carefully to make the perfect shade . It is important maintain the consistency of dyes for even absorption of the fabric .
There is always an aim to get the perfect color for which the natural elements like flowers, roots, minerals and indigo are mixed together to make dyes
Block printing : Making magic happen
” Precision is the art of craftsmanship”
This is where the work of perfection starts , each designs carved on wooden blocks by our skilled artisans are printed carefully on fabrics. With the steady hands , the blocks are firmly pressed on fabrics . There are several designs which requires multi-color printing , for that each block is layered carefully after the previous color has dried
