MEDIUM SQUARE 02 | Natural Dye Block Printed Fine Silk

MEDIUM SQUARE 02 | Natural Dye Block Printed Fine Silk

Name: MEDIUM SQUARE 02 | Natural Dye Block Printed Fine Silk
Brand: HARTWICK ATELIER
Price: 275.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$275.00 USD

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Fine Silk Medium Square 02 is block printed by hand in a geometric floral pod pattern in the center with intricate celestial and crest shape borders on all 4 sides. An iron black outer border and hand rolled edges create an elegant frame.

The Medium Square is classical bandana size. Easy to wear with endless neck tie, hair tie and bandana style options, showcasing the exquisite layout print in different ways depending on how it is worn. Cool in summer, warm in winter.

Handwork naturally results in variations. We cherish these imperfections for their human touch.

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100% NATURAL DYE

Derived from locally sourced plants and minerals, natural dyes draw from thousands of years of Ayurvedic knowledge.

Through the use of these ancient processes and natural dyes, the fabric gains a unique characteristic. During summer, the dye expands the pores of the fabric, making it easy for air to pass through. During winter, the pores close tighter, providing warmth.

Natural dyes produce subtle, layered colours with exquisite tonal variation. This artisanal work inherently results in variations and makes each piece a unique expression of natural elements.

Natural dyes include indigo, henna, turmeric, pomegranate, jaggery, iron, ash, rhubarb root, mud and red clay and are biodegradable, generate zero waste, help to preserve water quality, and contribute to the nutrient cycle of soil.

BLOCK PRINTED BY HAND

In India, artisans have used hand carved wooden blocks to print on handwoven fabric for nearly four thousand years. This fabric was printed layer by layer, colour by colour - entirely by hand.

Handwork naturally results in variations in color and placement. We cherish these nuances for their human touch.

Each block print started as a tree, then a wood block, carved by hand into sets of intricate patterns, dipped and stamped layer by layer, revealing ancient motifs of Earth and sky

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CELESTIAL Collection

The CELESTIAL collection of Fine Silk is a rare and remarkable offering. Rooted in thousands of years of knowledge, these pieces are made using the natural rhythms of the sun, wind, and water.

Master Colorists use ancient methods to create natural dyes using indigenous plants and minerals including wild indigo, pomegranate bark and seeds, tamarind, turmeric, jaggery, ash, and iron.

Using hand carved wooden blocks, Master Printers print each colour, layer by layer using resist dyeing techniques to create intricate interpretations of floral and celestial patterns. These processes give way to lustrous geometric colorscapes with deep tonal range.

Each piece requires a minimum of 16 processes, with the silk resting for at least a day between each step.

Hartwick Atelier works with an artisan community that has been doing this work for 10 generations.