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Ajrakh Print – a masterpiece of hand block printing and natural dyes

Ajrakh Print – A Masterpiece in Hand-Block Printing and Natural Dyes Ajrakh printing is one of the most advanced and traditional forms of hand-block printing in India. The technique has been used f...

Dabu Print – The Traditional Mud Resist Hand Block Printing of Rajasthan

Dabu Print – The Traditional Mud Resist Technique from Rajasthan Dabu print is one of India's oldest and most fascinating textile techniques. Originating from Rajasthan, this method has been used f...

Bagru – The Village of Earth Colors and Traditional Block Printing

Bagru – the village where hand block printing still thrives Just about 30 kilometers southwest of Jaipur lies the small village of Bagru. Although far less known than the famous "Pink City," Bagru ...

Pipar – a Hidden Gem in Rajasthan's Textile Traditions

Pipar – a hidden gem in Rajasthan's textile traditions When talking about Indian hand block printing, Jaipur, Bagru, and Sanganer are often mentioned first. But further west, in the Jodhpur distric...

Sanganer – the city of elegant floral prints from Rajasthan

Sanganer – the city of elegant floral prints from Rajasthan Just a few kilometres south of Jaipur lies the historic city of Sanganer, which has been known for its unique hand-block printing for sev...

Jaipur – the textile capital of Rajasthan

Jaipur – The Heart of India's Traditional Block Printing When talking about handmade block printing, it's impossible to overlook Jaipur. This colorful city in the Indian state of Rajasthan has been...

Indian Sari Silk: A Heritage of Craftsmanship and Beauty

Sari silk is a vibrant story of Indian culture and craftsmanship. Read about the major silk centers, upcycling vintage saris, and how to care for your silk.

MASALA cotton jersey

How is cotton jersey produced? Cotton jersey is made from natural cotton fibres, which are first spun into yarn. The yarn is then knitted on special machines, where small loops form a soft and flex...

Traditional block print tablecloths from Jaipur India

Our block print tablecloths are created using one of India's oldest textile traditions

Who is MASALA

Masala is inspired by the colorful, mixed aesthetic of India – much like the spice blend "masala," where many elements together create something rich and vibrant. It's not about perfection or unifo...