Hand Block Printed (Chhipa) The wonderful nuances of hand block printing mean that your throw will be unique and be perfectly imperfect throughout. They are printed entirely by hand and the subtle nuances are part of the charm of the human touch of block printing.
 
The process. Printed by third generation master block printers in a small town near Jaipur. Block printing is a skilled craft which involves using a wooden block to transfer a natural dye onto fabric; which one block at a time is repeated to make a pattern over the fabric.
 
The dyes. Madder and Iron are traditional colours used in Indian block printing. The orange is printed using the Madder (Aal) and the black is printed using Iron (Syahi) which is fermented with molasses of sugar cane.
 
The Material. Hand block printed using natural dyes, Madder and Iron, on to a beautifully soft 100% organic Indian cotton. 
 
Fully Lined. Naturally dyed 100% organic cotton.
 
Measurements. approx 175cm x 230cm.
 
Care. Gentle cold wash with mild detergent recommended.
 
Origin. Designed in Peckham, London England and Hand block Printed in India.