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Handmade Medallion Rose Large Table Cloth (India)
Set the table for any occasion with this beautiful hand block-printed 100-percent unbleached kora cotton table cloth. Be it a formal dinner party, a picnic lunch or for your cottage house, this fabric provides a warm finishing touch to any table setting. The hemstitched edges with complementary embroidery thread make it look beautiful. Hand wash cold when necessary and line dry. Product Features: Handcrafted in India Cotton fabric Color block print Large table cloth White, red and grey pattern 57 inches x 57 inches Story Behind the Art: 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 cotton Contemporary designs (motifs) are hand-stamped on the fabric using wooden blocks and low impact dyes 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. The nonprofit artisan group we work with in Karnataka 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. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Imported
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 ...
Holly & Pine Tablecloth
Designed to coordinate with our exclusive Holly & Pine dinnerware, this elegant tablecloth will instantly tie together your holiday decor. The soft, durable cotton-linen blend is enzyme-washed for softness and machine washable for easy cleaning. Available in two sizes.