Green and Navy Hand Block-Printed Cotton Chevron Rug

The chevron, a pattern as old as textile itself, is given its character here by the hand-block printing process that applies it. Artisans in the Chintz tradition press carved wooden blocks onto pure cotton in the green and navy palette, producing a repeat that has the slight inconsistency of hand-applied pressure. Up close, no two chevrons are exactly the same width.

A hand-block printed cotton rug drawing from the Chintz tradition, the centuries-old Indian textile heritage that gave Europe its most coveted printed fabrics. This rug works the chevron motif in green and navy, two colours that hold each other in check: the green prevents the navy from reading heavy, the navy keeps the green from reading light. The block-printing is applied by artisans using carved wooden blocks, the pattern built up across the length of the fabric in a sequence that leaves the slight irregularity of hand-done work.

The pure cotton construction means the rug is flat and foldable, light enough to carry between rooms and store in a closet between seasons. It works equally as a living room centrepiece or a bedroom accent, the chevron scale is generous enough to read from a standing position, precise enough to reward close inspection.

Hand Block-Printed · Pure Cotton · Chintz Tradition · Chevron Motif

Care Instructions

• Spot clean with mild detergent and cold water.
• Blot, do not rub, to avoid spreading stains.
• Air dry flat. Do not machine wash.
• Vacuum regularly on low suction to remove dust.
• Rotate periodically to ensure even wear.