Shivalaya Jaipur Blog

  One of the queries that we often get from our consumers at Shivalaya Jaipur is that “How do I take care of my Indian Kantha Quilts ?” We understand the worry. You own beautifully hand-quilted blankets, and the last thing you wish to do is get the threads torn while in the washing machine. These blankets, specifically the Vintage Kantha Quilts that artisan made from second-hand sarees are traditionally made, not for special occasions, but for gifting to your family members as well. With regular family life arrives a fair share of decay. So whether you have a sticky-handed child or a careless mother-in-law, there are high chances that your Kantha cotton will need a thorough wash. So to keep your quilt fresh, here are our Kantha aftercare tips. Do Kantha quilts need dry cleaning? The answer is no, don’t even think about it. If you have a 100% cotton Kantha quilt, you do not need to have it skillfully dry cleaned. While it is a choice that our many clients make for the ultimat...

We all love to have a floral dress in our collection of lovely Indian Block Print Dresses . It’s something that adds a dash of color and liveliness. These charming outfits give us a much-needed break from every day, sometimes ordinary prints. However, we sometimes feel frozen on how to style the floras to balance and let our personalities get the highlight through the apparel. A guide to perfectly style your hand block printed floral dress in 5 ways Shivalaya Jaipur brings you five ways to style flaunty in your block print dress every time. The workwear case Workwear can turn tedious and sluggish even before you can say “sleepy.” It takes a whole lot of styling and a little bit of attention to bring your floras into the world of power appareling. So, how to achieve this? Take one piece of clothing with a floral design that amplifies the outfit without going overboard. You can also take your time to do some patchwork on the sleeves. Other than that, prints on the lapel or poc...

  Stuffing closet with designer dresses is much loved hobby of humans especially women. As they assist us to look fashionable and feel comfortable right custody to them should be our priority. Taking extra care of hand block printed fabrics will help them look good and fresh for long time. Block printing is the oldest art in India. This method uses a carved wooden block which are dipped in colorful dyes and stamped on the fabric manually. No other techniques can beat the immense beauty of hand block printing fabrics . We at Shivalaya Jaipur use premium quality fabrics for prepare our garments . Since the fabric is dyed, block printed clothing problems like rub dry, color bleeding from water, color flushing, shrinkage, fading can be experienced but with some precautions and supervision we can increase their life.   Following are the fabric care tips including techniques related to washing, drying ironing and storage, which will help us to spin out life of hand block ...

  If you want to look unique in any casual, formal, semi-formal parties we are here to help you. You can choose from our range of variety of block printed dresses. Because no two pieces of our hand block printing cloths collection will match ever. Moreover, it gives you a sober and elegant look. In a word, the block printed dress is a perfect blend of style, comfort, and elegance. India has a rich history in the handloom industry. And one of the most commended examples of the Indian handloom industry is Indian block printing. Wooden blocks immersed in colourful dyes create the designs of block printed dresses . So every design of block printed dresses is unique in its design. Our craftsman uses a wooden block to beautify fabrics such as cotton, silk, linen, etc. the wooden blocks consists of different motifs like gods, goddesses, letters, slokas, flowers, petals, leaves, etc. Hence our block printed cloths are very popular among fashion designers. And that is also the reason wom...

Forgot old-fashioned loose fittings cotton night wear and go for stylish, fashionable yet comfortable nightwear . After a long hectic day in tight formal clothes, you want some relaxation and comfort while wearing a nightdress. A night of good sleep is essential for a good day. A comfortable nightdress allows you to sleep well and what would better serve the purpose than block printed cotton nightwear? So, in this content we talk about Block printed nightwear - Types of nightdresses Women like to wear different types of apparel as nightwear nowadays. Hence block printed nightwear is available now in different shapes, colors, and designs. Modern fashion concerned women want to bring style in their daily casual wear too. Therefore, here we will discuss different types of night dresses available in the market at present. ·          Baby dolls ·          Pajamas ·     ...

  This is the time of festivities. India is known to portray its colorful side during its festivals. If you are looking for a great and comfortable Festival wear, then hand block printed wear is one of the best options. Hand blocks have revamped and upgraded itself.   Here are some of the festive wear options that you can think of to try this festival season. So, checkout options available with the hand block printed festive wear for women - Hand Block Kurtis : Kurtis are a great option for festive wear. It is a versatile piece of clothing and can be teamed up with an array of clothes. You can wear a colorful hand block kurta with a colorful kalidar skirt. To complete the look, you can also wear a printed dupatta along with this. Indo Western Look : If you want to experiment with the indo western look then also you can try options of Indo western looks. In this you can try pastel shades with denims or team a great white kurta with hand block pants. If you are wonderin...