Tablecloth

Block print imitation

An imitation of the 4,500 year of Pakistan traidtion of block printing. Centers of excellence in Sindh, such as Hala and Thatta, and Southern Punjab, like Multan, utilize meticulously carved wooden blocks and natural dyes to produce globally celebrated, geometric and floral textiles. This resist-dyeing technique uses 100% natural dyes, an intricate 16 step process, to create breathable cotton textiles, an emblem of identity for Sindhi culture.

 

  • Title: Tablecloth

  • Date: 2012

  • Geography: Pakistan

  • Medium: Cotton

  • Dimensions: H. 84 in.  W. 54.75 in.

  • Provenance: Gift from Armaan Siddiq

  • Inventory Number: PK.02