The trend for traditional hand-block printing on fabrics is bigger than ever. The pretty Kalamkari linen design from Villa Nova’s new Indienne collection perfectly demonstrates why this artisan skill is so popular.
I love the charm of its bold print mixed with delicate embroidered detailing; ideal for curtains and cushions to add a handmade country touch to your home.
Shown here with the hand-carved wooden block used to transfer the motif onto the fabric, you can really gain a sense of how much care and attention goes into this beautiful design.
Kalamkari Agapanthus, ref V3013/01, £55 a metre, from the Indienne Collection by Villa Nova.
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February 26, 2012 at 9:11 pm |
The combination of the print and the delicate embroidery is beautiful indeed.
Somewhere on my attic I have some of these print-blocks and I’m looking forwards to give them a second life and use them again.
It also would be nice to make these print-blocks myself.