Protea Hand Block Printed Table Cloth

Hand block printed on un-dyed pure cotton with bronze and blue-grey floral motif.  Suitable for a six seater table.

Wash separately for the first wash and with like colours on subsequent washes.  Use mild detergent to retain colour.

  “The oldest record of Indian block print cotton fragments were excavated at various sites in Egypt, at Fustat near Cairo,” says Anuradha Kumra, chief of products (apparels), Fabindia. “The recorded history of block printed fabrics dates back to the Indus Valley civilisation, around 3500 to 1300 BC.The labour-intensive technique of block printing is sure to capture your attention. “From wood carving a block to transferring an impression onto the textile surface, it is the human hand that creates tiny variations and imperfections that are so charming and unique to this process,” says Kumra. “Also, it is a more versatile and sustainable technique—it lends itself well to small bespoke developments as well as large scale productions.”  SOURCE:  Exploring the Indian block print's rich cultural history, Vogue India