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Aftab

"My father does amazing hand block printing and I grew up watching this art in the back yard of our house... As I grew older, my father taught me."

"I'm Aftab, from India's' 'Pink City,' Jaipur. I am a very hardworking and honest person of strong determination. "I... "I'm Aftab, from India's' 'Pink City,' Jaipur. I am a very hardworking and honest person of strong determination.

"I come from a small village in Uttar Pradesh. Since my childhood days, I have been amazed by the beauty of hand block print patterns. My father does amazing hand block printing and I grew up watching this art in the back yard of our house. As I grew older, my father taught me these techniques. With observation and practice, I learned this craft.

"Once I mastered it, I came to Jaipur and joined an art and handicraft workshop, established in 1974, and it has grown in magnitude and experience.

"I am a part of a team of hand-block printers. We all work together to achieve our goal of making beautiful designs. We all have our own part in the process. At times there are situations and moments that are difficult, especially when it comes to the weather. But still we manage to achieve our dreams.

"We work as a family that strives toward attaining our goals with proficiency and dedication, and we keep client satisfaction as our utmost priority. We believe that long-term success requires complete commitment to performance and productivity with a willingness to embrace new ideas and learn continuously. We have participated in many international and national fairs, such as WHO'S NEXT, IIGF and VASTRA.

"We generally use wooden blocks carved with the desired designs, which are then used for printing with dyes. I am very enthusiastic about my work. When I was with my family, I taught my younger brother the art of hand block printing. Now I also teach my co workers — whoever is keen on learning this art.

"I am grateful for the owners of this workshop. They have allowed me to exhibit my talent for a community of art lovers. My dream is to start my own workshop someday, where I can teach many people who love this art, thus preserving it."
37 items

Block-printed cotton shawl, 'Indigo Moons' - Moon Motif Block-Printed Cotton Shawl from India

Indigo Bubbles, Moon Motif Block-Printed Cotton Shawl from India

$31.49 ON SALE $34.99

Cotton pajama set, 'Moroccan Blue' - Cotton Pajama Set with Leafy and Moroccan Inspired Pattern

Moroccan Blue, Cotton Pajama Set with Leafy and Moroccan Inspired Pattern

$44.99 ON SALE $49.99

Men's block-printed cotton shirt, 'Handsome Stripes' - Men's Block-Printed Cotton Shirt Crafted in India

Handsome Stripes, Men's Block-Printed Cotton Shirt Crafted in India

$40.45 ON SALE $44.95

Cotton pajama set, 'Spring Paisley' - Paisley and Faux-Bois Printed Cotton Pajama Set in Green

Spring Paisley, Paisley and Faux-Bois Printed Cotton Pajama Set in Green

$53.99 ON SALE $59.99

Cotton robe, 'Moroccan Blue' - Cotton Robe with Printed Leafy Motifs and Cerulean Piping

Midnight Rest, Cotton Robe with Printed Leafy Motifs and Cerulean Piping

$38.65 ON SALE $42.95

Cotton nightgown, 'Moroccan Blue' - Sleeveless Indigo Cotton Nightgown with Printed Pattern

Moroccan Blue, Sleeveless Indigo Cotton Nightgown with Printed Pattern

$26.95 ON SALE $29.95

Cotton pajama set, 'Moroccan Blue' - Cotton Pajama Set with Chevron and Boho-Inspired Prints

Moroccan Blue, Cotton Pajama Set with Chevron and Boho-Inspired Prints

$53.95 ON SALE $59.95

Men's block-printed cotton shirt, 'Traditional Stripes' - Men's Short-Sleeve Block-Printed Shirt

Traditional Stripes, Men's Short-Sleeve Block-Printed Shirt

$40.49 ON SALE $44.99

Cotton maxi dress, 'Blue Lagoon' - Blue and Turquoise Floral Cotton Empire Waist Maxi Dress

Blue Lagoon, Blue and Turquoise Floral Cotton Empire Waist Maxi Dress

$64.95

Cotton maxi dress, 'Saving Grace' - Indigo Cotton Maxi Dress from India

Saving Grace, Indigo Cotton Maxi Dress from India

$64.99 ON SALE $79.95

Cotton pajama set, ‘Sweet Dreams’ - Cotton Pajama Set with Sleeveless Top and Full-Length Pants

Sweet Dreams, Cotton Pajama Set with Sleeveless Top and Full-Length Pants

$62.99 ON SALE $69.99

Men's block-printed cotton shirt, 'Indigo Joy' - Men's Block-Printed Indigo Cotton Shirt from India

Indigo Joy, Men's Block-Printed Indigo Cotton Shirt from India

$40.49 ON SALE $44.99

Cotton tunic dress, 'Boardwalk' - Loose Fit Tunic Style Cotton Dress from India

Boardwalk, Loose Fit Tunic Style Cotton Dress from India

$44.95 ON SALE $49.95

Cotton robe, 'Sweet Dreams' - Cotton Robe with Printed Floral Motifs and Aquamarine Piping

Sweet Dreams, Cotton Robe with Printed Floral Motifs and Aquamarine Piping

$44.99 ON SALE $49.99

Cotton and silk blend tunic, 'Honey Garden' - Patterned Honey and Salamander Cotton and Silk Blend Tunic

Honey Saga, Patterned Honey and Salamander Cotton and Silk Blend Tunic

$53.99 ON SALE $59.99

Printed cotton caftan, 'Leaves in Sunshine' - Hand Crafted Printed Cotton Caftan from India

Leaves in Sunshine, Hand Crafted Printed Cotton Caftan from India

$38.65 ON SALE $42.95

Cotton maxi dress, 'Spring Symphony' - Flutter Sleeve Chartreuse and Cerulean Cotton Maxi Dress

Spring Symphony, Flutter Sleeve Chartreuse and Cerulean Cotton Maxi Dress

$53.95 ON SALE $59.95

Cotton robe, 'Nature Mandala' - Cotton Robe with Printed Mandala Motifs and Dark Red Piping

Nature Mandala, Cotton Robe with Printed Mandala Motifs and Dark Red Piping

$43.19 ON SALE $47.99

Men's ikat cotton shirt, 'Teal Ikat' - Men's Ikat-Printed Teal Cotton Collared Shirt from India

Teal Ikat, Men's Ikat-Printed Teal Cotton Collared Shirt from India

$53.99 ON SALE $59.99

Printed cotton caftan, 'Breezy Leaves' - Hand Made Leaf-Themed Drawstring Cotton Caftan

Breezy Leaves, Hand Made Leaf-Themed Drawstring Cotton Caftan

$20.99 ON SALE $29.99

Cotton pajama set, 'Marigold Spring' - Marigold Cotton Pajama Set with Floral and Chevron Patterns

Marigold Spring, Marigold Cotton Pajama Set with Floral and Chevron Patterns

$49.49 ON SALE $54.99

Cotton nightgown, ‘Sweet Dreams’ - Cotton Nightgown with Adjustable Straps and Floral Motif

Sweet Dreams, Cotton Nightgown with Adjustable Straps and Floral Motif

$26.99 ON SALE $29.99

Cotton shift dress, 'Spring Tides' - Screen-Printed Cotton Shift Dress from India

Spring Tides, Screen-Printed Cotton Shift Dress from India

$40.49 ON SALE $44.99

Cotton maxi skirt, 'Bohemian Dreams' - Floral Purple and Pink Elastic Waist Cotton Maxi Skirt

Bohemian Dreams, Floral Purple and Pink Elastic Waist Cotton Maxi Skirt

$49.50 ON SALE $69.95

Hand-woven cotton and silk shawl, 'Honey-Colored Fantasy' - Handmade Cotton Muslin and Silk Shawl from India

Honey-Colored Fantasy, Handmade Cotton Muslin and Silk Shawl from India

$43.19 ON SALE $47.99

Cotton maxi dress, 'Saving Grace in Pomegranate' - Relaxed Fit Long Sleeved Cotton Maxi Dress in Burgundy

Saving Grace in Pomegranate, Relaxed Fit Long Sleeved Cotton Maxi Dress in Burgundy

$71.99 ON SALE $79.99

Cotton pajama set, 'Pink Spring' - Floral Printed Cotton Pajama Set in Pink Shade

Pink Spring, Floral Printed Cotton Pajama Set in Pink Shade

$49.49 ON SALE $54.99

Cotton maxi dress, 'Floral Symphony' - Flutter Sleeve Cotton Maxi Dress from India

Floral Symphony, Flutter Sleeve Cotton Maxi Dress from India

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$53.99 ON SALE $59.99

Men's block-printed cotton shirt, 'Bold Diamonds' - Block-Printed Men's Cotton Shirt from India

Bold Diamonds, Block-Printed Men's Cotton Shirt from India

$40.49 ON SALE $44.99

Hand-woven cotton and silk shawl, 'Rustic Midnight' - Artisan Crafted Cotton Muslin and Silk Shawl

Rustic Midnight, Artisan Crafted Cotton Muslin and Silk Shawl

$38.39 ON SALE $47.99

Quilted cotton jacket, 'Grey Gardens' - Artisan Made Quilted Cotton Jacket

Grey Paradise, Artisan Made Quilted Cotton Jacket

$75.59 ON SALE $107.99

Printed cotton sundress, 'Sunlit Spring' - Screen Printed Cotton Sleeveless Sundress from India

Sunlit Spring, Screen Printed Cotton Sleeveless Sundress from India

$27.99 ON SALE $39.99

Printed cotton babydoll dress, 'Floral Surprise' - Screen Printed Floral Cotton Babydoll Short Dress from India

Floral Surprise, Screen Printed Floral Cotton Babydoll Short Dress from India

$26.99 ON SALE $44.99

Hand-woven cotton and silk shawl, 'Sandy Pyramids' - Hand Woven Cotton Muslin and Silk Shawl

Sandy Pyramids, Hand Woven Cotton Muslin and Silk Shawl

$43.19 ON SALE $47.99

Men's block-printed cotton shirt, 'Traditional Elegance' - Men's Long-Sleeve Block-Printed Shirt from India

Traditional Elegance, Men's Long-Sleeve Block-Printed Shirt from India

$44.99 ON SALE $49.99

Cotton pajama set, 'Moroccan Blue' - Blue Cotton Pajama Set with Short-Sleeved Shirt and Shorts

Indigo Nightfall, Blue Cotton Pajama Set with Short-Sleeved Shirt and Shorts

$53.95 ON SALE $59.95

Cotton maxi dress, 'Pink Lagoon' - Pink Pintucked Caftan with Hand-Blocked Printed Floral Motif

Pink Lagoon, Pink Pintucked Caftan with Hand-Blocked Printed Floral Motif

$64.95

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