India's reputation for exquisite painted and printed cotton is longstanding. Indian printers knowledge of resists and mordants - printed using engraved wooden blocks - enabled the production of multi-coloured, colourfast textiles that were unmatched by the rest of the world until the Industrial Revolution Surviving a series of highs and lows, the textile industry once again flourishes. Today, with fresh colour ways and a new spectrum of designs, as well as traditional prints, these textiles continue to have market appeal. Fine and floaty handblock printed cotton voile sarongs for the beach, or for outdoors around the pool or barbeque. Each with its own distinctive vibe; summer, lightweight and casual. A versatile piece of cloth that can be folded, shaped and knotted to form pants, skirts, and dresses. Textile Book: Handblock printing
