Thursday 4 July 2013

Block print salwar suit: Evoke an ethnic feel

India is a country that is known for its fascinating handicraft items. Be it artifacts or be it clothing, when artisans incorporate traditional arts in creating an object of art or apparel, one cannot help but simply feel captivated. Block printing is such a method which is being used on textiles and on paper as well.

Salwar Suit

This method is extensively used throughout the East Asia. Especially, on salwar kameez, this method is used widely. Letters or design patterns are first carved into blocks of wood. Design pattern or letter is chiseled on the wooden block. Ink is used for coating on these blocks. After that, wooden blocks are pressed firmly on the textile. From that material, cut pieces of unstitched salwar suits are segregated. These salwar suits can also be stitched and then sold by a manufacturer.


Block print truly possesses its own unique charm. Due to the same reason, this print is has found its way in designer salwar kameez as well. Designers, all over the world are now turning to old forms of printing for evoking an ethnic feel in their garments. If you also want to achieve an ethnic and graceful look, opt for Block Print Salwar Kameez.

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