Indian Block Print Fabric South Africa
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Indian block print fabric south africa. Our quality range of modern ready made curtain designs make for the perfect addition to the contemporary home. His latest is his african weaver bird and indian block designs which after three months are already in its third reprints. Nothing says african fabrics like the traditional west african wax print fabric from mitex combining striking bold designs with beautiful and bright colours our vast selection of wax prints bring together much loved traditional patterns with contemporary motifs which are gaining in popularity across nigeria and west african. What makes this technique unique is the fact that the design has to be first carved onto the wooden block by hand and then pressed onto the fabric by hand.
A tediously long process that involves creating wash resistant prints the craft boasts of master craftsmen who have been dedicated to it for over 30 years now. 150cm wide screen colours are not always accurate. We offer indian cotton fabric by the yard online. Our online store has huge variety of indian print fabric.
At empire textiles our range of west african wax printed fabrics. Suitable for both curtaining and upholstery indoor use width. Shop our selection of fabrics featuring tribal prints native american inspired prints trendy aztec prints and more for home décor fashion and quilting. Block print fabric indian block print jaipur block print kantha pouch pouches travel bags travel purse wednesday 10 april 2013 hand carved wooden stamps from south africa.
Please ask us to send a fabric video if not sure about the colour. We manufacture and export high quality indian block print fabric. Today the fabrics made by using block printing techniques have great demand in different parts of the world. Each design is locally manufactured in cape town which allows him to be part of the hands on process that tends to set constantia fabrics apart from other fabric houses.
Block prints block printing on textiles refers to the technique by which carved wooden blocks covered with dye are repeatedly pressed along a length of cloth to create a repeated pattern. The brainchild of the chippa community in rajasthan bagru block printing has been alive for centuries creating some of the best indian prints.