Hand Printed Damask

Textiles are a wonderful way to change the look of a room with a simple change of accessories.

Throw pillows, table linens, curtains, duvets, etc., made with the right choice of fabric, will add color and texture to any space and should be chosen to enhance existing furniture.

Contemporary African Home's textile collection features premium table linens, runners, and pillows all made in the hand block-print transfer technique.

In hand block-printing, a wooded plate is created with the artist's design pattern. The design is then perfected and color themes are selected. Fabric is then secured onto a table where the design is transferred by applying the dye or pigment (in the form of a thickened paste) onto the plate, which is then evenly stamped onto the fabric.

The block stamping process is repeated until the entire fabric design (dimension dependent) is complete. Pigments are then fixed and lastly, excess dye is removed by washing. If the pattern is complex or involves multiple colors, the fabric is then pinned or waxed, and secondary colors applied.

Contemporary African Home's Artists create hand block printed textiles on damask. Damask is known for its wonderful sheen created in the double weave which is reminiscent of silk, yet requires the simplified care of cotton. Our damasks include 100% cotton, cotton-polyester blends and 100% silk.