Printing blocks are hand carved from teak and sheesham wood.

A fine block takes 2 days to carve and wears out after about 800 meters.

The printer may use from 1 to 5 separate blocks to complete a garment design.

It was started in 1994. All fabric processing at Rangvai is done by hand.

• The human energy input into an (average) Rangvi garment is 8 to 10 hours.
• From new cloth to finished product a Rangvai item passes through at least 12 pairs of hands.
• Most of the surface ornamentation is done in the workshops or by needy families at home.
• Creative techniques used are resist prints, tye dye, batik, hand painting and block printing for yardage or made ups
• The dyes are hand mixed and are of vegetable, mineral and chemical derivation.

Washing Instructions

Handprinted fabrics need special care.
We recommend hand wash separately in water mild detergent.
Do not soak. Hang to dry.