Block Print Saree: A Rajasthani Tradition
Block printed Saree making involves hand pressing a carved wooden material covered in ink against a cotton saree. The wooden blocks are block printing designs carved on a wooden block and bring unique printing designs to the sarees. Hand block printing design style varies from state to state in India. Out of the numerous block printing designs in a saree,floral print sarees is a most sought after design online. The floral block-print saree with imprints of beautiful floral prints on a regular Kerala cotton sarees using a matching colour. These floral block print motifs are adorned to the pallu of kasavu on the Kerala Saree.
Bagru printed sarees and Sanganeri printed sarees: Buy Block Printed Sarees Online
Hand block printed sarees are popular in Rajasthan and the two well-known block printing techniques are Bagru print and sanganeri print. Sanganer block prints are typically done on an off-white or pure white background with the use of wooden blocks. These prints use vibrant floral patterns and geometric designs imprinted on the fabrics. One of the most noticeable characteristics of Sanganer prints is their intricate detailing.
Bagru printing is a traditional printing technique that is done using natural colours. Bagru printing is generally done on a blue or indigo background.
Hand Block Print designed Sarees
Hand block prints on sarees are done by humans with even imperfections and is the beauty of the craft. Numerous block print motifs on sarees include floral design, elephant, temple design, baraat designs and there are slight irregularities in colours and prints. These irregularities are the hallmarks of all handcrafted and block printed products and make each exquisite piece one of its kind. Ekatva brings an online unique collection of hand block printed sarees on Kerala Saree with golden kasavu and silver borders. These sarees are unique designs perfect for occasions like Navratri or Diwali or Onam. You can add a matching Kasuti embroidery saree to your wardrobe with block print saree collection.