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Dotty French Blue Napkin Set
Bring playful pattern and artisanal craftsmanship to the table with our hand block-printed Dotty Napkin Set. Crafted from premium pure linen, each napkin is individually printed by skilled artisans using traditional block printing techniques in Jaipur, India. Featuring painterly polka dots in a relaxed, organic arrangement, Dotty adds warmth, character and a sense of occasion to everyday dining and entertaining.
Designed to layer effortlessly with both classic and contemporary table settings, these linen napkins bring colour, texture and handcrafted charm to long lunches, casual gatherings and special celebrations alike. Pair with ceramic tableware, woven accessories and natural linens for a beautifully collected tablescape.
Hand block printed on pure linen, Dotty is a true artisan product. The traditional block printing process celebrates the beauty of craftsmanship, with each piece individually stamped by hand. As a result, subtle variations in colour, pattern placement, and finish are characteristic of the design, making every napkin uniquely special.
Block printing provides a sustainable livelihood for local craftspeople and their families, and we are proud to support these communities while preserving generations of textile-making expertise. Learn more about the block printing process here.
Thoughtfully crafted for entertaining and everyday use, the Dotty Linen Napkin Set brings a playful yet timeless touch to the table.
- Set of 4 linen napkins
- 100% Linen
- Painterly polka dot design
- Hand Block Printed in Jaipur, India
- Each piece is unique due to the handcrafted printing process
- Please note: Variations in print and colour are a characteristic of the hand block printing process and are part of the product's unique beauty and charm.
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Dotty French Blue Napkin Set
Sale price$86.00
The Making Of
Hand Block Printed in Jaipur
Block printing is a centuries-old craft. Though it might be the simplest and slowest of all textile printing methods, it yields some of the most beautiful results.
This ancient technique demands precision and patience: each block is skilfully hand carved then carefully, laboriously, lined up by eye upon the fabric. It is these human processes that result, inevitably, in slight irregularities. A machine-printed fabric might, by contrast, be perfectly executed, yet it is somehow always a little flat, lacking the inherent liveliness of a hand printed piece.
Step 1: Hand Carving
The design is drawn or transferred onto the block’s surface. With a tool kit made up of miniature chisels, hammers and drills the block carver removes the negative space in the design. Precision is paramount since an ornate design – with many colours – might require multiple blocks that must each fit perfectly within the imprint of the first. After they are carved the blocks are soaked in mustard oil for up to a week to ensure the wood doesn’t crack. Tiny holes are drilled through the blocks, allowing the wood to breathe and to give the block longevity – the studios we work in Jaipur have blocks dating back fifty years.
Step 2: Hand Printing
The block printer begins by marking on the length of cloth, with a piece of chalk and ruler, where the first impressions of the block should be applied. Then they dip the block in the colour and press it firmly and steadily onto the cloth, ensuring a good impression by tapping it smartly on the back with their hand, twice. Each block must be carefully lined up next to the one before – for this reason, the blocks are cut at a slight angle, so that the edge is visible. It can take as many as 300 impressions to produce one metre of cloth. The print studios we work with are immensely proud of India’s block printing heritage and it is our privilege to be able to work alongside them and to learn from their experience.
The Hand Block Printing Process