C25.2 - Hand Printed Cotton Cambric - midnight lotus ***

Crafted from lightweight 100% cotton, this hand-printed shirt showcases a stunning lotus floral design in shades of gray and ivory against a sleek black background. The distinctive cambric weave offers a soft, flexible feel with excellent drape, making it perfect for various occasions. The artistic block printing process reflects traditional craftsmanship, adding unique character to each piece. Care is easy with a simple machine wash and tumble dry, ensuring convenience alongside style. From the brand: Print Name:   Hand Printed Cotton Cambric - midnight lotus *** (3 Stars) Fabric: 100% Cotton - Woven, non-stretch Description:   This is a light weight fabric. Cambric weave is soft and flexible, it gets a bit pebbled once it is laundered. It has good drape. The design is hand printed on to the fabric with carved wooden blocks.   This  lotus floral design is shades of gray and ivory on a black background.  See the "more info" tab for a description of the printing process.  Care: Machine Wash Cold / Tumble Dry Shrinkage: Vertical 2 % *                   Horizontal 0% *if you hang your garment to dry instead of machine drying it, you do not need to worry about shrinkage. more info The Art of Block Printing The printing is a process called Block Printing, were either wood or metal blocks are hand carved by artists with their chosen design. The blocks are then dipped into the dyes, then stamped onto the fabric. First they stamp the outline of the design, and then other blocks are used to fill in the different colors. Dyes used are usually vegetable dyes, although sometimes mineral and non toxic chemicals are also used.   carved wood blocks   available styles Styles that look good made up in this fabric.  Pic shows the Artist Shirt with short sleeves. Woven fabric styles Drapey fabric styles Any fabric styles    Sleep and Loungewear styles