The color combinations and precision of the complex geometric and floral patterns are all so alluring! One can simply stare at these hand block printed sarees all day for they are so mesmerizing! Modal silk drapes beautifully! Pair it with our sleeveless Black silk blouse.

 Specification

• Category: Ladies
• Craft: Ajrakh Hand Block Print
• Material: Modal Silk
• Length:  5.2 meters
• Blouse Piece: Yes. Red with print all over and border
• Body: Half and Half. Bottom half has print all over in Red, Indigo , Black. Top half is plain red with with abstract lines in Black and Indigo.
• Border: Red, Indigo, Black border with Black band.
• Pallu: Red, Indigo and Black prints all over
• Fall and Picot edge: Yes

Description

Ajrakh is a unique combination of hand block printing and resist dyeing craft that dates back to medieval times. In India, it is now practiced in Ajrakhpur, Gujarat by the khatris community. They characteristically have complex geometric patterns and floral motifs inspired by the islamic architecture. They use vegetable dyes in deep blue, red and black colors. These shawls are hand crafted by an artisans from Khamir. Khamir was born in 2005 as a joint initiative which works to strengthen and promote the rich artisanal traditions of Kachchh district.  It serves as a platform for the promotion of traditional handicrafts and allied cultural practices, the processes involved in their creation, and the preservation of culture, community and local environments.