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What Is Ajrakh? The Story, the Process and How ...

Deep indigo, earthy red, star-like geometry: what Ajrakh is, where it comes from, how it's printed, and easy ways to wear it today.

What Is Ajrakh? The Story, the Process and How ...

Deep indigo, earthy red, star-like geometry: what Ajrakh is, where it comes from, how it's printed, and easy ways to wear it today.

How Long Does Hand Block Printing Take?

Curious how long hand block printing takes? Here's a realistic breakdown of the time involved, from fabric prep to a finished printed piece.

How Long Does Hand Block Printing Take?

Curious how long hand block printing takes? Here's a realistic breakdown of the time involved, from fabric prep to a finished printed piece.

8 Indian Block Print Motifs and What They Mean

8 Indian Block Print Motifs and What They Mean

Buta, paisley, lotus, jaal, elephant, peacock, tree of life and the Ajrakh star: the stories behind eight motifs you'll see again and again in Indian block print.

8 Indian Block Print Motifs and What They Mean

Buta, paisley, lotus, jaal, elephant, peacock, tree of life and the Ajrakh star: the stories behind eight motifs you'll see again and again in Indian block print.

8 Types of Indian Embroidery You Should Know

8 Types of Indian Embroidery You Should Know

From Bengal's running-stitch Kantha to Kashmir's chinar-leaf Kashida: a simple guide to eight Indian embroidery traditions, where they come from, and how to recognise each one.

8 Types of Indian Embroidery You Should Know

From Bengal's running-stitch Kantha to Kashmir's chinar-leaf Kashida: a simple guide to eight Indian embroidery traditions, where they come from, and how to recognise each one.

Real Block Print vs Screen Print: 5 Ways to Spot the Difference

Real Block Print vs Screen Print: 5 Ways to Spo...

That "hand block print" dress might not be block printed at all. Here are 5 simple checks to tell a real hand block print from a screen or digital print,...

Real Block Print vs Screen Print: 5 Ways to Spo...

That "hand block print" dress might not be block printed at all. Here are 5 simple checks to tell a real hand block print from a screen or digital print,...

Caring for Your Block-Printed Garments: Wash, Dry, Store

Caring for Your Block-Printed Garments: Wash, D...

A simple, practical guide to washing, drying, and storing your hand block-printed pieces so they stay beautiful for years.

Caring for Your Block-Printed Garments: Wash, D...

A simple, practical guide to washing, drying, and storing your hand block-printed pieces so they stay beautiful for years.