Store
Handmade Sustainable Threads Small Tranquility Green Table Cloth (India)
Set the table for any occasion with this beautiful hand block-printed 100 percent unbleached kora (natural) cotton tablecloth. Be it a formal dinner party, a picnic lunch or for your cottage house, this fabric provides a bright finishing touch to any table setting. The knotted tassles at the edges make the whole look extra nice. What makes this tablecloth special? The hand-block printing process. The patterns (motifs) are carved by hand on wooden blocks. Low impact dyes are mixed in trays; each color requires a separate block. The fabric is hand-stamped with one color, firmly and steadily to ensure a precise impression, then dried, re-wound and printed with the next color repeating the same process. Hand-block printing is an incredibly slow, labor-intensive process that combines the skills of an artist, tool maker, and carpenter - to craft a unique fabric that you will love! 100 percent unbleached kora (natural) cotton Contemporary designs (motifs) are hand-stamped on the fabric using wooden blocks and low impact dyes Machine washable - cold, delicate cycle, no bleach Artisan Story: The nonprofit artisan group we work with in South India employs individuals with physical disabilities. The artisans are provided with medical care and are given a choice of crafts in which to be individually trained to best utilize their abilities, including block printing. The program was designed to complement and enhance treatment at a local hospital for those with physical disabilities and offer free medical support including reconstruction surgeries. Patients are offered craft training in conjunction with the rehabilitation process and, eventually, long term stable jobs. The aim is to give physically disabled people access to financial independence and, potentially, an avenue to social acceptance, allowing these individuals to reintegrate with their families and communities. They are trained at the workshop for three to six months in the craft they choose. In certain cases, tools are specifically designed to accommodate the artisan's ability and to aid the artisan in completing their task. They also have access to interest-free housing loans, maternity leave, and subsidized meals. Block printing technique: Artisans apply block print patterns to unbleached natural kora cotton fabric. To start printing, an artisan evenly applies dye to a hand-carved wooden block. The fabric, which has been prepared for printing, is then hand-stamped, firmly and steadily. This is a deceptively simple art-each piece features dozens-if not hundreds-of careful impressions. Once the artisan has finished printing with a specific color and block, the artisan cleans the block and often must wait for the cloth to dry before continuing. They first apply outline colors and shapes and then use blocks designed to precisely fill in parts of the pattern. Worldstock Country: India Material: Cotton Style: Casual, Classic, Contemporary Pattern: Color Block, Floral, Geometric ...
Related Products
Picnic Plus PSB-461 Dilworth 4 Person Picnic Basket with Removable Insulated Cooler holds 3 bottles - Pinstripe Lining - N
This deluxe handcrafted willow Dilworth 4 person Picnic Basket from Picnic Plus comes complete with a set of four: 7 ceramic plates stainless steel flatware wine glass drink ware cotton napkins a set of salt/pepper shakers and a multi function waiters tool. With the large removable thermal foil insulated cooler section you can take-a-long plenty of food cheese sandwiches and snacks for a family picnic concert or fireworks show tailgating party afternoon at the park or just bring along some friends or another couple for an evening dinner under the stars. Center divided section can accommodate 3 bottles of your favorite vintage. Easy to carry with the ergonomically designed handle for equal weight throughout. Designed the USA this basket also makes a memorable family gift. Dimensions: 20w x 13d x 17h
Picnic Plus Discovery Wine Duffle Burlap
Dimensions: 8.5W x 5D x 13H in.. Durable polyester construction. Color options available. Insulated wine bottle carrier. Holds up to 2 wine bottles. Comes with goblets, opener, and napkins. Carry everything you need for a boozy picnic or dinner party with the Picnic Plus Discovery Wine Duffle. This insulated carrier can hold two wine bottles in durable, insulated compartments, with an adjustable shoulder strap for convenient carrying. Goblets, a bottle opener, and napkins complete the set to bring all the essentials with you on the go. Color: Burlap.
Picnic Plus Discovery Wine Duffle Black
Dimensions: 8.5W x 5D x 13H in.. Durable polyester construction. Color options available. Insulated wine bottle carrier. Holds up to 2 wine bottles. Comes with goblets, opener, and napkins. Carry everything you need for a boozy picnic or dinner party with the Picnic Plus Discovery Wine Duffle. This insulated carrier can hold two wine bottles in durable, insulated compartments, with an adjustable shoulder strap for convenient carrying. Goblets, a bottle opener, and napkins complete the set to bring all the essentials with you on the go. Color: Black.