Month: January 2022

1. Block CarvingBlock printers, carvers and dyers are all traditionally part of the Chhippa cast in India. Like most crafts in India the skill of block carving is passed down from father to son. Open fronted shops dotted along the road are filled ceiling high with stacks of wood ready for carving. Chhippas squat at… Continue reading Indigo Dye with Hand Block Printing

What is Muslin? Muslin is a loosely woven cotton fabric. It’s made using the plain weave technique, which means that a single weft thread alternates over and under a single warp thread. Muslin is known as the material used in fashion prototypes to test patterns before cutting and stitching the final product. What is the… Continue reading Muslin Fabric