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...

  The ancient   art of Hand Block Printing has been practiced for hundreds of years in India. A procedure that requires steady movement and cautious hand-eye coordination, this fabric printing method involve using carved wooden blocks dipped in dye to remake suitable designs. Block-printed fabrics usually showcase a palette of colors that bring these designs to life. Block printing is stated to have originated in China. However, in present-day India, Bagru in Rajasthan is a key hub of hand block printing. Some  Hand Block Print Fabric Manufacturers  use fruits or vegetable-made ink for printing and make their product fully organic. Let's have a different look at the technical Block Printing Process. Carving The Design A master block maker traces the selected layout onto a woodblock, commonly a teak product, a deciduous hardwood tree native to India. The woodblock is oiled and sanded before the craftsman carefully chips away at the block, leaving the stamp's...

  We all have come across traditional block printed fabrics in our lives, at least once or twice, maybe you have seen someone wearing a dress made out of it, or a cushion and table covers or bought one yourself. These traditionally made fabrics are so mesmerizing that you can’t help but love our  Block Print Fabric by the Yard . These fabrics are soft, eco –friendly, and represent our culture, today we are going to give you 7 reasons why hand-blocked prints are loved by fashion pioneers, you will have 7 more of your own after reading this blog for sure. Hand block print and fashion Not just for 1 occasion: -  Unlike the synthetic dresses that only have a few options available regarding the occasion for wearing, you can wear our traditional cotton made dresses anywhere, since the fabrics are available in a wide range of designs and patterns, making these dresses wearable at any place such as offices, party, ceremonies, and other events.  The designs and patt...

  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 ...