Ajrakh Quilts - Remarkable Hand Stitched Cloth
HAND BLOCK PRINTED BEDDING
NATURAL DYES ON ORGANIC COTTON
AJRAKH
BLOCK PRINTED QUILTS
A queen-sized hand-stitched quilt — pairing two stunning, naturally dyed Ajrakh textiles. Lightweight, perfect for a summer quilt, a couch, or to add a little warmth or beautiful patterning to your home.
Each part of an Ajrakh requires its own set of blocks: a set for the field in the centre and multiple sets to create the borders. The front of these quilts feature traditional geometric motifs framed by elaborate border designs. The back is a complimentary repeating over-all block print.
Ajrakh is a traditional style of block printing that uses hand-carved wooden blocks to print natural dyes on organic cotton. These Ajrakhs are made by a family that has been block printing for over nine generations - the Khatri family residing in the Kachchh desert of Gujarat, India.
The process of making an Ajrakh is a long one, involving between 13 and twenty distinct steps. The many processes of scouring, washing, printing, dyeing and final washing can take up to three weeks to complete. Much of the beauty and depth of Ajrakh cloth comes from the intricacy of the imprint that is left by the artisan’s hand. Slight variations are to be celebrated.
In this short clip Jabbar Khatri carefully places wooden printing blocks to create a geometric design. Read more about the ajrakh artisans here.
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