This hand-printed cotton cambric blouse in a vibrant pink promises comfort and style for warm weather. Made from 100% woven cotton, it features a soft, drapey fabric that is lightweight yet opaque. The artisanal block printing process adds a unique touch, with warm pink tones accented by merlot and steel. Ideal for casual outings or layered under a jacket, this blouse is a perfect blend of style and ease. Machine washable for everyday wear.
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Hand Printed Cotton Cambric - pink promise *** (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 design is a warm, bright pink, with a bit of merlot and steel for accents. While it is a light weight fabric, it's not see through, perfect for warm weather wear.
See the "more info" tab for a description of the printing process.
Care:
Machine Wash Cold / Tumble Dry
Shrinkage:
Vertical 0% *
Horizontal 0%
*if you hang your garment to dry instead of machine drying it, you do not need to worry about shrinkage.
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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
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