Block Printed Cotton Mul Kaftan Tunic/ Dress Earthy Tones

Block Printing: Need some inspiration to include unique & vibrant prints in your wardrobe?Block printing has you covered!Block printing is the magnificent outcome of intricate & unique patterns or buntas designed from wooden blocks, stencils, and stamps.As creative as it sounds, the process of block printing is rather a skilful one!The process of block printing starts with starch-free & soft bleached fabrics mainly; linens, cotton, & silk. After which the magic of stamping begins.Classic & beautiful designs are carefully stamped on the fabric specifically from left to right. After the printing, fabrics are left to dry in the natural sunlight as a part of the fixing process.So how do we make it vibrant? After the drying process, fabrics are generously dyed with magnificent colours. At Rustic Blends, we ensure to use natural dyes to add colours to our ensembles!Fun fact: Did you know block printing is also known as ‘xylograph’From origins back in the Indus Valley civilization with its eccentric prints to Harappan excavation discovering cotton fibres with red pigments to the floral motifs founded by the Mughals, block-printing certainly has a rich heritage in India.Be a part of this skilled rich heritage with Rustic Blends.