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Mosaic Rose Block-Printed Cotton Napkins, Set of 4

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Your table will be forever transformed with this unique hand block printed napkins. (See matching tablecloth)

These napkins are made out of 100% kora (unprocessed & unbleached) cotton. They are block printed by hand with a mosaic rose design using low-impact dyes.

Size: 18"x18"

Care:Machine wash cold. Delicate cycle. Tumble dry low

Crafted by physically challenged artisans from Southern India

Due to the handmade nature of this product and variations of device screens, you may find slight variations in color and/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods.

About the art: Hand block printing is a labor-intensive process that involves carving designs on individual wooden blocks, to which dye is applied and stamped onto the fabric. Several dozen, if not hundreds, of impressions are required to complete a single finished product.

How It's Made: Artisans apply block print patterns to natural, kora cotton - this is unbleached fabric, and is the purest form of cotton. To start printing, an artisan evenly applies dye to a hand-carved wooden block. The fabric is then hand-stamped firmly and steadily, leaving a printed pattern. Dye is frequently added to maintain the same intensity of color. Once the printing is finished with a specific color and block, the artisan cleans the block and must wait for the cloth to dry before continuing. This is a deceptively simple art - each piece features dozens, if not hundreds, of careful impressions. Hand-stamped by physically challenged artisans who are given a choice of various crafts to be trained in, including block printing, to help best utilize their abilities and interests. 

Enjoy this creation, made with a whole lot of patience and love!

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Sustainable Threads is committed to cultivating long-term fair trade relationships with low-income artisan communities. The artisans they work with are scattered across India and face... read more