Our floral eco friendly napkin naturally dyed is designed in Paris and hand block printed in India by expert artisans. Block printing is an ancestral technique from Rajasthan in the West of India. It consists of hand printing fabric using carved wooden blocks.
This piece uses the Bagru technique of printing dark patterns using natural dyes on a beige background. Before dyeing, the fabric is soaked in a natural mordant made from the myrobalan fruit and which binds color to the fabric and gives it a distinct yellowish color. Natural shades of red are created by mixing varying proportions of alum, madder and acacia arabica. Alum is used for greys and fermented waste iron, jaggery, and water for blacks.
This printed cotton napkin will delight you with its unique aesthetics and irregularities of the fabric that make it even more special. Its pretty red floral pattern will add a bohemian mood to your home decor. It will be the perfect accessories for your dining room decor with your family and friends.
This natural color will fade & evolve over time. Please protect this fabric from long exposures to bright sunlight. Natural dyeing fabric also has a tendency to bleed - this is a natural characteristic of this environment friendly technique. Please use adequate care while washing.
Composition & care
- Composition: 100% cotton
- Color: beige with red floral pattern
- Dimensions: 18x18 inches
- Dry cleaning or hand wash separately in cold water recommended
Manufacture and craftsmanship
Made in India by expert craftsmen using the traditional blockprint technique from Rajasthan, this handmade piece helps preserve traditional skills and support artisan communities.