In a world where beautiful things can be delivered to your doorstep like magic, we sometimes forget that real people are hard at work creating them. Here you will learn what happens behind the curtain and will get to know us better.
The art form known as pietra dura is seen in some of the world’s most iconic monuments and pieces of architecture. Today, we’re going to explore its origins and see gorgeous examples of this fine art. We’ll also discover how this centuries-old craft influenced one of our block print designs.
Welcome to the world of Indian wood block printing! Every Saffron Marigold block print comes to life thanks to this heritage craft. Our collections of fair trade block printed linens have stories to tell within their folds. Journey with us to the origins of block printing in India and see how we create a block print on fabric.
Our Orange Blossom vintage floral print is one of our best-sellers. In fact, you may already have this block print adorning your own home! Today we’re taking a look at the creation of this pattern. We’re talking with designer Anisha Ghosh about her pattern inspiration and taking a peek behind the curtains in our artisans’ studio in Rajasthan, India to see the block printing process.
The crafts of India are as vast and vibrant as the country itself. Given that, we’ll take a quick peek behind the curtain to learn more about Indian crafts. Consider this guide as your passport to the bazaars and markets of India!
Dabu printing is a special form of block printing that’s both time-intensive and time-honored. Our artisans use the “double dabu” method to print our Starry Nights batik indigo collection. the Starry Nights indigo batik duvet cover Rather than using wax resist, dabu is created using a finely sieved mud paste, which is applied to fabric using a printer’s block.
This Memorial Day, we’re raising funds for the family of Jagdish Chhipa, one of our artisans who died from COVID-19. Jagdish tested positive for COVID just one day after receiving his first vaccination. He died ten days later inside a taxi, in the arms of his son–after five hospitals turned him away.
