Handblock Printed Collections and Textiles
A curated glimpse into our heritage studio where vintage teak blocks meet organic dyes, resulting in textiles that carry the soul of our artisan community.
This is our hero item. The Nilā saree embodies our craft. It is a deep indigo silk georgette piece that took over 60 hours to create, combining intricate textures and custom-carved floral motifs using a specialized discharge printing technique.
This is our hero item. The Nilā saree embodies our craft. It is a deep indigo silk georgette piece that took over 60 hours to create, combining intricate textures and custom-carved floral motifs using a specialized discharge printing technique.
This is our hero item. The Nilā saree embodies our craft. It is a deep indigo silk georgette piece that took over 60 hours to create, combining intricate textures and custom-carved floral motifs using a specialized discharge printing technique.
This is our hero item. The Nilā saree embodies our craft. It is a deep indigo silk georgette piece that took over 60 hours to create, combining intricate textures and custom-carved floral motifs using a specialized discharge printing technique.
From a simple sketch to a wearable story, this video shows the journey of our 'Sherni' silk sarees. Watch as a hand-drawn tiger is meticulously carved into a teak wood block and then carefully printed onto fine silk, creating a majestic forest scene.
From a simple sketch to a wearable story, this video shows the journey of our 'Sherni' silk sarees. Watch as a hand-drawn tiger is meticulously carved into a teak wood block and then carefully printed onto fine silk, creating a majestic forest scene.
The soul of our craft is in the hands of our artisans. This video captures the intense focus and traditional techniques of our master carvers as they translate historic designs from Australia's Bábbarra Women's Centre into teak wood blocks, a true cross-cultural exchange.
The soul of our craft is in the hands of our artisans. This video captures the intense focus and traditional techniques of our master carvers as they translate historic designs from Australia's Bábbarra Women's Centre into teak wood blocks, a true cross-cultural exchange.
The soul of our craft is in the hands of our artisans. This video captures the intense focus and traditional techniques of our master carvers as they translate historic designs from Australia's Bábbarra Women's Centre into teak wood blocks, a true cross-cultural exchange.
The Mallika saree is a breath of fresh air, crafted in custom linen with a woven border. Its design features a joyful bouquet of vintage jacaranda, rose, and petal block prints, accented with delicate hand-embroidered details for a light, breezy feel.
About Featured
The pieces in this gallery demonstrate our signature approach to discharge printing, a technique that allows us to embed natural pigments directly into the fabric fibers. For items like the Nilā saree, this involves over 60 hours of manual effort, utilizing layered blocks and hand-cut stencils to achieve precise depth. We prioritize this slow, deliberate method to ensure that every floral motif or geometric pattern retains its vibrancy while remaining gentle on the environment.
Our studio is built on the belief that fashion should be a continuum of history and craft. Every item you see here is made within our family home in Sadashivnagar, utilizing a vast archive of vintage teak wood blocks that date back to the 1960s and 70s. We do not chase fast trends. Instead, we focus on the integrity of the material, using organic dyes derived from indigo, pomegranate, and madder root.
This collection highlights the versatility of our work, from lightweight linen sarees perfect for Bangalore summers to our intricate silk pieces meant for special occasions. The consistency in our quality comes from our master artisans, some of whom have been printing with us for over three decades. They are the true custodians of our legacy, passing their knowledge down to the next generation of printers.
We are also proud of our inclusive workspace, where we collaborate with the Asha Foundation to train and employ specially-abled artisans. This commitment to community is as central to our work as the prints themselves. Whether it is a hand-drawn tiger motif carved into wood or a delicate floral jaal, each step of the process is performed by hand. If you have questions about a specific design, the fabric weight, or how to care for these natural textiles, we are happy to share the story behind the piece.
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