Indian cotton blouse, vegetable dyed, block printed, Kalamkari, hand block, cool, light

This blouse is made using traditional Indian block printed fabric (Kalamkari). The textured dobby cotton fabric feels great against the skin, so it's cool to wear. It's soft and fluffy after washing, and doesn't require ironing, which is a nice feature. The small stand-up collar covers the neckline. The chest area is tucked and held in place with shirring elastic. It draws the eye up and creates a soft silhouette, so the design doesn't show off your body lines. Since it opens at the front, it can also be used as a summer jacket. It can be worn for a long season and has three-quarter sleeves that cover parts of your body that you are concerned about. If it gets a little chilly, you can layer it with a long-sleeved inner layer. Since it is short in length, you can wear it with pants or skirts. Enjoy this comfortable and cool high-quality ethnic blouse for adults. [What is block printing/kalamkari?] Block printing, in which dye is applied to woodblocks and patterns are carefully pressed one by one for each color, takes much longer than machine printing, but the subtle shades of color and the fading create a deep texture that is appealing. Furthermore, this fabric is made using the traditional craft of Andhra Pradesh, India, called "kalamkari," and uses dyes extracted from natural plants. Because it is made entirely from natural materials, it is an item that is kind to the producers, the wearers, and the environment.