Block Printed Home Furnishings, Block Printed Bed Sheets

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Soma Shop, A Trusted name Since 1984 in Indian Garments Exporters & Manufacturers And Garments Suppliers Wholesaler From Jaipur, India.

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Art of Block Printing, Block Printed Jaipur Quilts & Bed Sheets

Block printing

Block printing is a technique for printing text, images or patterns used widely throughout East Asia, originated in China in as a method of printing on textiles and paper.

The art of block printing

The attractive art of block printing employs wooden or metal blocks to print designs or patterns by hand. The thing that makes block printing unique is that the design has to be created by the artist before the Printing begins and then after it is carved onto the block by hand. The colors used are normally vegetable dyes. Mineral and non-toxic chemical dyes are also used. The carved block is dipped into the required color, and then it is used to design the fabric.

Printing Tools

The main tools of the printer are wooden blocks in different shapes and sizes called bunta. Blocks are made of seasoned teak wood by trained craftsmen.

The Colours

Printing colours are freshly mixed each day by the colour master. He maintains a complete record of the recipes of various colours. Colour masters often have to amend the recipes to compensate for changes in weather and alterations in the dye lots. The colours may have mineral, vegetable and/or non-toxic chemical origins.

Block Printing in Rajasthan

From Gujarat, the art of block Printing spread to Rajasthan. Here colorful prints of birds, animals, human figures, gods and goddesses are popular. The important centers for this form of hand Printing are Jaipur, Bangru, Sanganer, Pali and Barmer.

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Blockprinted Jaipur Quilts,Bed Sheets and Tablecloths

Unique Handmade Block-printed Jaipur Bed Sheet

The Soma Collection Includes :-

Quilts | Bedspreads | Pillow cases | Cushion covers | Curtains

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SOMA SHOP – Forbes’s World's Top Shops 2005 Award Winner

Forbes’s World's Top Shops 2005 Award

It has never been easier to buy the best from the best shops that is because shopping is as much an aesthetic experience. Making the effort to visit the right shop is like the difference between hearing a live concert and listening to it on an iPod. The music may be the same, but the live concert will be the more rewarding. Take for example the pleasure of having a bespoke suit made exactly to your specifications.

At this point Forbes.com has once again compiled a list of Top Shops around the globe To provide a full list of the Top Online shops where they can find a vast range of Products the want to buy with effortless and hassle free buying experience. For this Forbes, honors those sites (Forbes Award is known worlds One of the most Prestigious Award). Many of them have Internet sites; few of them offer their complete range. Some, such as Soma Shop, a boutique specializing in hand-made, block-printed bedspreads, tablecloths and clothing, in Jaipur, India, have Web sites and sell online.

SOMA SHOP - Indian Garments Exporters and Suppliers

"Soma Shop is a Jaipur, India-based producer of hand block-printed textiles. Exacting Production standards make every item unique: A 90-by-108-inch bedspread gets about 1,400 different stamps, and different sized bolts of cloth are printed differently. So although a table cloth and a napkin may feature the same print, they were cut separately from a plain bolt of Fabric and printed and stitched accordingly. Everything is made from 100% cotton. Soma Shop's strongest suit is their enormous design repertoire: Prints range from authentic and colorful birds, trees, fruit and flowers, bordered by the bold blues and reds typical of Rajasthan, to tropical fish in bright greens and pinks more reminiscent of Lily Pulitzer than the Third World. Everything from cosmetic cases and coasters to napkins, tablecloths and bedding is available here, and men's, women's and children's clothing is for sale as well."

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About SOMA

Since 1984, SOMA has been bringing fine textiles products such as - silks, embroidery, mirror-work and block-prints to the world And providing the link between the over 300 families involved in the production and the thousands of consumers who have come to depend on us for consistent quality and world-class creativity.

Team Soma believe that a committed and loyal team is the most vital ingredient in our continuing production of fine textiles and crafts. Whether weaving, washing, printing, or shipping, each member of the Soma family takes pride in their contribution knowing that they are an important part of the success of the whole. Soma supports its members by treating them as family, sharing their important occasions like weddings and births and being there to help during crises like accidents and illnesses.

Soma House, where designing, production planning, quality control, packing and administration takes place is located in a quiet suburb on the outskirts of Jaipur, the busy capital of the state of Rajasthan. The building is bright and airy and is surrounded by lawns and gardens. The working atmosphere is pleasant and informal.