Posts by Dupatta Designs

Beautiful designs are artfully created through the handmade process of tie and dye. Complex designs are achieved through a combination of select tying, dying and hand printing such as screen or block printing. Each process achieves different printing results. Master artisans from the Jaipur region of India are experts in the handmade techniques. Batik is…

Hand weaving is an integral part of India life with a rural textile industry consisting of over 4 million families. In a small village on the Ganges River in West Bengal, live a cluster of extraordinary weavers with whom we work. Most people here have propagated their craft for generations. From dying and spinning of…

Hand printing is an ancient technique used to create intricate designs for repetitively printing patterns. There are two methods of hand printing – using carved wooden blocks or stenciled mesh screens. Each method requires that the design be broken down by color. A wooden block or mesh screen is created for each part of the…

Our most eco-conscious style, Mulberry silk is handwoven and hand printed by a team of talented artists. We begin with silk that is 100% organic/vegan and ethically sourced to ensure no silk worms are harmed during the harvesting process. Feasting only on mulberry leaves, this silk is among the finest, strongest and color rich fabrics…