Misty Days Palm Tree Quilt

Pure cotton hand block printed and hand quilted using kantha stitch.  Summer quilt not filled.  Here shown on a king size bed

2.3 x 2.6m

Hand wash in lukewarm water with mild detergent.  Do not bleach, soak, rub, wring or spin dry.  Dry indoors or in the shade

“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:   Vogue India