The Barmer region of the state of Rajasthan, India, is the home of very talented artisans specializing in wood block printing and other traditional arts. These artisans live in scattered desert villages, their biggest challenge being poverty and the underdevelopment of their isolated communities. To address these problems, an organization that runs the “Barefoot College” of India decided to organize the artisans into cooperatives and help them market the centuries-old art of block printing. This art is similar to the one practiced by our other artisans (e.g. the ones who make the Eco Shoppers) but has its own style. The biggest difference is the more modern approach they take when creating the quilts and table covers (see below).
The quilts and table covers are made in the villages of Bagru and Sanganer, well known in Rajasthan for their wood-block printing heritage. Over 200 families work on these products, using natural dyes to produce red, black and indigo patterns on unbleached cotton fabric. Moreover, AZO-free chemical dyes have been used to produce a wider range of colors to compliment the natural dyes.
By supporting this organization, you are ensuring that the artisans have sustainable employment free of exploitation. Already these artisans are benefiting from projects that have improved their basic needs for water, electricity, housing, health, education and income. SETU- the Bridge to Artisans is proud to be working with these two artisan groups to bring you their fair trade products.
Pillow Cases
Quilt coordinated pillow covers, made with 100% cotton. They go great with the new fair trade quilts that SETU-The Bridge To Artisans is carrying. Comes in a set of 2,...
Floral Table Cover
These table covers and napkins are made by hand-block printing the floral patterns with a wooden block. It is a handmade process made by artisans in India.
The artisans receive a...
Cotton Quilts
These quilts are made using 100% cotton for both the filling and the cover. They are extremely light weight and warm. The art on the cover is made by hand...
Block Printed Placemats
These table placemats are made by hand-block printing the floral patterns with a wooden block. It is a handmade process done by artisans in India.
The artisans receive a living wage...
Block Printed Tablecloths
These table covers are made by hand-block printing the floral patterns with a wooden block. It is a handmade process done by artisans in India.
The artisans receive a living wage...
Block Printed Napkins
These napkins are made by hand-block printing the floral patterns with a wooden block. It is a handmade process done by artisans in India.
The artisans receive a living wage...
Dusky Rose Napkins
Set of 4 hand block printed napkins in floral motif. 100% cotton.
SIZE: 18" x 18"
MATERIALS: Cotton
To learn more about the artisans who create this product: Modern Designs Meet...
Dusky Rose Table Cover
Large rectangular table cover, hand block printed floral motif, 100% cotton
SIZE: 60" x 90"
MATERIALS: Cotton
To learn more about the artisans who create this product: Modern Designs Meet Traditional...
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