ShopNaya brings you the most luxurious modal silk from the artisans of Gujarat, western part of India.
Saree is made from Modal Silk, a bio degradable, eco-friendly fabric made from Beech trees. Modal is more eco-friendlier than cotton, takes less water to grow Beech trees.
Hand block print technique used is Ajrakh which is thousands of years old, Ajrakh uses all natural vegetable dyes and it’s a 13 step process.
The process of Ajrakh block printing is intricate and involves multiple stages:
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Preparation of the Fabric: The fabric is washed thoroughly to remove any impurities and ensure it is ready for dyeing.
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Design Creation: Skilled artisans create intricate designs, often inspired by nature, geometry, or cultural motifs, which are then transferred onto wooden blocks.
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Block Carving: The designs are carved onto wooden blocks using traditional tools. Each block is meticulously carved to ensure precision and detail.
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Dyeing with Natural Colors: Natural dyes derived from plants, minerals, and other organic sources are prepared. The fabric is soaked in a mordant solution to help the dyes adhere to the fabric. Then, it is dyed with the base color, often using a lighter shade.
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Printing with Wooden Blocks: Artisans dip the wooden blocks into the desired dye and stamp them onto the fabric with precision. This process is repeated meticulously to create intricate patterns and designs.
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Mordant Application: After the initial printing, certain areas of the fabric may be treated with a mordant, which helps fix subsequent layers of dye and creates color contrast in the final design.
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Repeated Dyeing and Printing: The fabric may undergo multiple rounds of dyeing and printing, with different blocks and colors, to achieve the desired depth of color and complexity of design. Each layer of dyeing and printing must be carefully aligned to avoid smudging or overlapping.
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Washing and Finishing: Once the printing is complete, the fabric is washed thoroughly to remove excess dye and mordant. It is then dried in the sun to set the colors and finish the process.
Overall, Ajrakh block printing is a labor-intensive and time-consuming craft that requires skill, patience, and attention to detail. The result is beautifully patterned textiles with rich colors and cultural significance.
Saree color is dark green with yellow, black and red floral motifs. Blouse is multicolored with beautiful floral motifs. Drapes like a dream, absolutely soft and luxurious.
**Pretty tassels attached to the pallu end, Blouse is cut and sent as a separate item.
**Falls and pico finished.
Wash care: Dry clean only
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1. As with any handloom product there could be minor imperfections.
2. We try to match the colors as close as possible but due to screen settings and other factors it could slightly vary, we mention the exact color in the description.
3. Accessories not included
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