Lot of Four Long Wrap-Around Sanganeri Printed Skirts
Machine or hand-wash cold, inside out. Air-dry in shade. Iron on medium heat. Wash with similar colours the first time.
Description
Pure Cotton Printed with Vegetable Dyes. Free Size, 38.0 in Length
Behind this piece
Sanganer, a town on the banks of the Sawa river near Jaipur, has been the heartland of hand-block printing for centuries. Its craftsmen, many belonging to the Chhipa community, press carved wooden blocks into natural dyes derived from pomegranate rind, indigo, madder root, and harda to produce the delicate, repeating florals that define this tradition. The wrap-around silhouette, long and generous in its drape, suits the weight of pure cotton perfectly, allowing the print to breathe and move. Each of the four skirts in this lot carries this living vocabulary of Rajasthani craft.
How to style
Wear the deepest-toned skirt with a fine khadi kurta and Kolhapuri chappals for an unhurried weekend afternoon. A second skirt, paired with a fitted cotton blouse and silver oxidised jhumkas, translates effortlessly into a festive lunch gathering. For a third, layer a lightweight Maheshwari dupatta over a simple white top, letting the printed hem do the storytelling. The fourth works beautifully as beach or resort wear, cinched with a braided jute belt and finished with glass bangles in a complementary tone. Rotate them through seasons without effort.
Fabric & care
Hand wash each skirt separately in cold water with a gentle, pH-neutral soap, as vegetable dyes respond poorly to harsh detergents. Do not wring the fabric. Roll it in a clean cotton towel to remove excess water, then dry flat in shade, keeping the print face inward to slow any natural fading from sunlight. Do not tumble dry. Store folded, not hung, to preserve the cotton's structure. A light press on the reverse side with a warm iron restores crispness. Treated with this care, the dyes deepen beautifully over years of wearing.
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