Pleasing Indigo hand block print crop top with paisley motif in traditional Ajrakh hand block print technique . Eye-catching contrast fuchsia color hand embroidered mirror work band along the neck line and sleeve hem. Pair it with a skirt, or saree, or a pair of pants. You are guaranteed to be the center of attention!

Specifications

• Category: Ladies
• Craft: Ajrakh hand block print
• Embroidery: Kutch hand embroidery
• Material: Cotton
• Style: Wrap front
• Sleeves: Half sleeve with peekaboo embroidered hem band
• Opening: wrap front with buttons and ties
• Lining: Yes
• Bra-pads: No
• Trims: Long fabric band ties; can be looped through small opening on the inside waist hem.

Descriptions

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 crop top fabrics are hand crafted by an artisan initiative in Kutch, India which promotes the traditional handicrafts of Gujarat.

Kutch hand embroidery is from the Kutch region of Gujarat, India; practiced mainly by the women from the various ethnic communities in the region. This rich and intricate hand embroidery tradition is world renowned. Each community has its own distinct stitch, motifs and patterns like Ahir, Rabari, Neran etc. that reflects their unique customs and culture, and marks their identity. These patches are hand embroidered by rural craftswomen from a collective enterprise from 11 ethnic communities spread across 65 villages in Kutch, India; channelizing traditional skills for dignified income by enhancing their centuries old cultural craft.