Block Print Pillow Covers

Hand Block Printed Pillow Covers from Jaipur

Block printing is one of the oldest ways to put pattern on cloth. A printer carves the motif into a wooden block, inks it, and stamps it by hand along the length of the fabric, one impression at a time. I like block print pillow covers because the ink sits softly in the weave and carries small shifts in registration that only come from a hand. Mixed with a stripe or a solid, a block print adds pattern to a sofa or bed without the flatness of a digital print.

Hand Block Printed in Jaipur

Every cover in this collection is hand block printed in Jaipur, India, and each pattern is named for an Atlanta street. Most are printed on both sides, so the cover is fully reversible.

Fabrics

Heavyweight 100% linen, a lighter 100% linen, 100% cotton canvas, a linen and viscose blend, and cotton. The heavyweight linen has the most body and holds a crisp shape on a deep sofa. The cotton canvas stands up well to daily use in a family room, and the linen blend is soft with an easy drape.

Sizes and Edges

Most patterns come in 20" x 20", 22" x 22" and 24" x 24" squares and a 14" x 36" extra long lumbar, with either a clean knife edge or a ruffled edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size insert should I use?

Go up two inches from the cover: a 22" x 22" insert for a 20" x 20" cover, and a 16" x 36" insert for the 14" x 36" lumbar. Covers are sold without inserts.

How do I care for a block print pillow cover?

Dry clean only. Dry cleaning keeps hand printed colors clear and the linen from shrinking.