5 Reasons for the Growing Popularity of Block Prints In Ethnic Fashion
By Dixita Dey
Classic, remarkable and timeless! Traditional ethnic designs of block prints have won the hearts of millions. This ancient system of designing motifs onto fabrics is dearest because it holds the culture and heritage of our country, India. The efficiency of the locals in making the art possible is not only famous in India but exported worldwide. When the entire world is following fast fashion, block prints have managed to hold a place for themselves.
The process of dipping carved wooden blocks into colourful inks and then printing all over the textile has been going on for hundreds of years. This art is done on fabrics like cotton, linen and silk — wear comfort blended with fashion.
An ancient print that still doesn’t fail to amaze, especially in ethnic fashion! With growing fashion trends and designs every day, some classics never go out of style. The basic patterns given on the textile are typical Indian motifs like flowers, monuments, leaves, gods and goddesses and more. From small local stores to high-end designer stores, block printing is famous in all of them. YourLibaas offers some fantastic block-printed ethnic pieces that you cannot miss!
1. Accuracy and fine detailing of block printing
The outstanding accuracy and sharpness of the fine detailing done on the fabric is always preferred when it comes to ethnic fashion. It helps accentuate one’s beauty and makes you look effortlessly beautiful without actually doing much. Such pieces have impressively fine detailing all over the kurta, making the suit extremely beautiful and elegant.
2. Versatility
Block-printed ethnic wear is so versatile that you could wear it to any occasion, be it a casual outing or a mini get-together. Simple motifs of leaves all over the kurta, paired with a trouser in another pattern, keep it simple yet gorgeous.
3. Soul of India
Starting from immersing wooden blocks in inks to printing them onto textiles and turning them into gorgeous ethnic attire, everything requires dedicated craftsmanship. All of it is done manually by the local communities of India and has been practised for hundreds of years. It reminds us of our roots and the undying love for our country.
4. Variety in hues
From soft pastels to dark colours, there is a wide colour range available in block-printed ethnic wear. A black-and-white set with a block-print design on the kurta is just another simple yet pretty one for you.
5. Bright and genteel
An epic combination of two classics! Block prints on Banarasi silk in a bright colour like fuchsia pink. Banarasi silks are undoubtedly one of the classic fabrics, and the plus point is the subtle block prints all over the kurta. Look brighter and more feminine in a bright pink salwar suit paired with a dark blue dupatta. Start your day on a brighter note!
I hope this article convinced you of the beauty that block prints can add to simple attire. Now you know where to fill your cart with block-printed ethnics!
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