Qala Jaipur is introducing two new hand-block printed cotton collections: Gulnar, a rust-and-blue stripe edit, and Bindiya, an ivory polka dot edit. Both are made entirely from pure cotton and hand-block printed by artisans in Jaipur, India, using wooden blocks and techniques passed down through generations.
What Is Hand-Block Printing?
Hand-block printing is a centuries-old Rajasthani textile craft in which artisans carve a pattern into a wooden block, dip it in natural or pigment dye, and stamp it onto fabric by hand, one motif at a time. No two pieces are ever identical — the slight variation in print placement is part of what makes each hand-block printed garment one of a kind.
Gulnar: The Hand-Block Printed Stripe Collection
Named after the Persian and Urdu word for "pomegranate blossom," Gulnar is Qala Jaipur's signature rust-and-blue stripe collection in pure cotton. The edit spans dresses in midi, maxi, mini and shirt-dress silhouettes, striped cotton shirts, and tasselled tie-neck tops — many finished with hand embroidery, pick-stitch, or cross-stitch detailing along the collars, cuffs and necklines.
- Fabric: 100% Pure Cotton
- Technique: Hand-Block Print, Rust & Blue Stripe
- Sizes: XS to 3XL
- Made to order by artisans in Jaipur, India
Bindiya: The Hand-Block Printed Polka Dot Collection
Bindiya — meaning "the dot" — is Qala Jaipur's playful ivory-and-rust polka dot collection, also hand-block printed in pure cotton. It includes tasselled mini and ankle-length maxi dresses, striped-collar polka dot shirts, and longline kurta-and-pant co-ord sets.
- Fabric: 100% Pure Cotton
- Technique: Hand-Block Print, Ivory & Rust Polka Dot
- Sizes: XS to 3XL
- Made to order by artisans in Jaipur, India
Why Shop Hand-Block Printed Cotton Clothing?
Hand-block printed cotton is breathable, lightweight and naturally suited to everyday wear. Because every Qala Jaipur piece is made to order and hand-printed rather than machine-stamped, each garment carries small, genuine variations in print placement and colour — a mark of authentic craftsmanship, not a flaw. Choosing hand-block print also means supporting artisan communities in Jaipur who have practised this craft for generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fabric are the Gulnar and Bindiya collections made from?
Both collections are made from 100% pure cotton.
What sizes are available?
Gulnar and Bindiya are both available in sizes XS to 3XL.
Is hand-block print the same on every piece?
No. Because each piece is hand-block printed by an artisan rather than machine-printed, minor variations in print placement and colour intensity are normal and expected — they are part of what makes the piece handmade.
How long does delivery take?
Qala Jaipur pieces are made to order. Please allow 7–10 working days for artisans to complete your piece before it is dispatched.
What is Qala Jaipur's exchange policy?
Qala Jaipur offers exchange only (no returns or refunds) on domestic orders, provided the request is raised within 7 days of delivery.
Explore the full Gulnar collection and the Bindiya collection — handcrafted, hand-block printed cotton clothing from Jaipur, India.
