Hibiscus Flowers Hand Block Printed on Tussar Silk Shawl, "Enchanted Hibiscus"

Rajnandinee and Srabonti select a palette of fresh, vibrant colors for the exquisite design of this tussar silk shawl. Traditional hand block printing techniques reveal hibiscus flowers blossoming with cheerful energy throughout the wrap in a palette of colors that includes magenta, turquoise and light olive over ecru.

Hand block printing is a millenary art form believed to have spread throughout Asia during the 4th century AD. The desired composition is carved on wooden block with a chisel, hammer, file, nails etc. Printing involves laying out the fabric on flat tables and making the impressions with the previously carved blocks dipped in the desired dyes.