Red Hand Block Printed Nehru Jacket

This modern and fashionable Nehru jacket from Fabindia will make you the centre of attention everywhere you go. When combined appropriately with a slim-fit kurta or shirt and pants, it is an ethnic wardrobe essential that can be worn to each and every occasion. This sleeveless Viscose silk jacket features an appealing hand block print in a pleasing tone, a classic Chinese collar, front button closure and welt pockets.

Craft Details

One of the most widespread techniques used for fabric decoration, hand block printing has been practiced by extremely skilful artisans for centuries in India. This remarkable traditional craft of fabric printing involves the use of engraved wooden blocks, with separate blocks for each colour pressed against fabric with great precision to create striking patterns. Examples of this very fine block printing go back centuries.