The cotton material with a block printed pattern design.

The hand-block printing technique involves carving a pattern or motif into wooden blocks, applying natural dyes or pigments onto the blocks, and then manually stamping the design by hand onto the fabric in a repeated pattern.

This traditional Indian craft creates unique textiles with slight variations in the print alignment and color density, giving each piece an artisanal, one-of-a-kind look. The soft pink base cloth with reddish-brown leaf and floral motifs printed across suggests the use of natural dyes derived from plants or minerals.

The material showcases the skill and artistry involved in hand-block printing fabric using this centuries-old technique passed down through generations of craftspeople.