{"product_id":"ajrakh-block-print-shawl-handwoven-cotton-crimson-heirloom","title":"Ajrakh Block Print Shawl - Handwoven Cotton - Crimson Heirloom","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning Ajrakh shawl block printed with natural dyes on light \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehandspun handwoven cotton. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shawl features patterns that are timeless, revealing a remarkable play between figure and line. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAjrakh is a traditional block printing technique. For centuries hand-carved wooden blocks have been used to print eloquent geometric patterns on cloth in natural dyes. These Ajrakhs are made by a family that has been block printing for over nine generations - the Khatri family residing in the Kachchh desert of Gujarat, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe process of making an Ajrakh is a long one, involving between thirteen and twenty distinct steps. The many processes of scouring, washing, printing, dyeing, and final washing can take up to three weeks to complete. Much of the beauty and depth of Ajrakh cloth comes from the intricacy of the imprint that is left by the artisan’s hand. Slight variations are to be celebrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiber:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ehandspun handwoven \u003c\/span\u003ecotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcess: \u003c\/b\u003eHand block printed with natural dyes by master craftspeople in Kachchh, India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize is approx. \u003c\/b\u003e39\" x 90\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHand wash\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein cool water.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo protect the natural dyes and natural fabrics you absolutely must use a pH neutral liquid detergent.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoll in a towel to remove excess water and hang to dry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecommended detergents: Ecos, Eucalan, or a mild liquid detergent no higher than pH 7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeet the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maiwa.com\/pages\/ajrakh\"\u003eArtisans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAIWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52324335124792,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/6542\/files\/maiwa_blockprint_collection_summer_2026-5.jpg?v=1778086228","url":"https:\/\/maiwa.com\/products\/ajrakh-block-print-shawl-handwoven-cotton-crimson-heirloom","provider":"MAIWA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}