Hand Block Print Cotton Pillow Shams (Pair), "Rajasthani Meadow"

A field of blue flowers blossoms on this white cotton pillow sham, handcrafted in India. Few textile manufacturers still take the time to process natural indigo or block-print fabrics, but both practices continue to flourish in Rajasthan, India, where this handcrafted bedding is made using techniques that have been perfected over centuries. Bundles of the indigo plant are soaked to extract the vibrant dye, while long sheets of cotton are laid out awaiting the color. With hand-carved wooden blocks, a wax resist is applied to the fabric. When dyed, the wax areas remain white while the rest takes on the evocative hues of midnight, lapis lazuli, and cerulean that all begin with the tropical indigo plant.

Please note: Set of white pillow shams only; duvet cover, blue pillow shams and accent pillows are not included.