Ajrakh is a traditional style of block printing which 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 thirteen and twenty distinct steps. The many processes of scouring, washing, printing, dyeing, and final washing can take up to three weeks to complete. Slight variations are common (and celebrated).
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Made from 100% Organic Cotton
Measures approx. 60" x 90"
Gentle machine setting or hand washed with cool water. To protect the natural dyes, use a pH neutral liquid detergent*. Wash with similar colours. Immediately hang to dry in the shade or tumble dry on medium heat
*Ecos, Eucalan, Tru Earth (dissolve before adding) or a mild liquid detergent no higher than pH 7
Colours may appear differently depending on monitors and lighting
