Blue Lotus Table Runner and Napkin Set (1 Runner and 4 Napkins)
Product Description
Our Blue Lotus Table Runner is made with soft 100% cotton canvas material and is hand block printed by artisans in Rajasthan, India using hand carved wooden blocks. Great skill and precision is required for the artist to create these fine hand block prints, and the natural variations that occur with hand block printed textiles adds to the authentic beauty of each piece.
Our fair trade table runners have matching napkin sets and are machine washable. Each piece is a work of art and showcases the incredible block printing traditions of India with eco-friendly dyes.
Our Blue Lotus Napkin set is made with soft 100% cotton material and is hand block printed by artisans in Rajasthan, India using hand carved wooden blocks. Great skill and precision is required for the artist to create these fine hand block prints, and the natural variations that occur with hand block printed textiles adds to the authentic beauty of each piece. These fair trade napkins have matching table runners and are machine washable, and showcase the beautiful block printing traditions of India with eco-friendly dyes. Comes as a set of 4 napkins.
Sustainability
Product Details
Set of 1 Runner and 4 Napkins
Color: Blue & White
Dimension: 13" x 70"
All our products are woven by hand (100% handmade), therefore variations in colors, sizes, and patterns may occur.
Made in India.
The Social Pillar
Equal Hands partners with artisans and organizations in underserved communities around the world to provide a dignified income and opportunities for talented makers. We also donate a portion of the purchase price to local charitable causes we support.
The Environment Pillar
We are very aware of the negative impact fast fashion and mass production has had on the environment. This awareness has led us to work towards offering the most environmentally sustainable and natural products that we can find.
The Economic Pillar
We strongly believe that empowered individuals hold the ability to break the cycle of poverty and that in particular, women need to be connected to opportunities so that communities can thrive.
THE ART OF BLOCK PRINTING
The art of block printing has been practiced in India for many centuries, with each region having its own distinctive style and motifs. The wooden blocks are carved in elaborate designs and each color is printed with a different block to complete the motif. When natural dyes are used, the fabric is washed after each color is printed. As a result, it can take 3-4 weeks to produce a single hand block printed rug. Different communities are involved in each stage of the process, including weaving, dyeing, making the blocks, printing, washing, and pounding to bring out the luster of the material. The main tools of the printer are wooden blocks cut into different shapes. Each block is hand carved from seasoned teak wood by skilled artisans. The new blocks are soaked in oil for 10-15 days to soften the grain in the timber. The blocks are dipped in dye and imprinted on the fabric by a skilled block printer. To develop the intricate detail within the design, the process is repeated several times. The printed cotton voile is then put out in the sun for a few days to dry and to cure the dye. Next the fabric is steamed, which fixes the dye and makes it permanent. Most blockprinters work for daily wages because they don't have the capital to invest in the raw materials, equipment, and workshop. Also, screen-printed fabrics, which are much cheaper and more quickly produced than block-printed fabrics, now flood the markets and most consumers don't know the difference between the two. Sevya works with several block printing groups to help them become self-sufficient with direct access to marketing outlets. We promote the use of natural dyes and the revival of traditional designs, while encouraging the youth to carry on the tradition of their ancestors .
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