Fair Trade & artisan-made in India

Designed in the United States

Crafted by indigenous women artisans from a displaced community in Northwest India, supporting dignified, skill-based livelihoods

Made from kora cotton — unbleached, unprocessed cotton with a naturally off-white finish

Hand block printed using hand-carved wooden blocks and low-impact, azo-free dyes

Highly absorbent, durable, and reusable — a refined alternative to disposable cocktail napkins

Compact and versatile size, ideal for cocktails, appetizers, dessert service, or children’s meals

Gift-ready set, thoughtfully packaged with a belly band and hanger sharing the artisan story and techniques

Perfect for entertaining and gifting — cocktail parties, housewarmings, weddings, holidays, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, and seasonal gatherings

MATERIAL & CARE

Material: 100% kora cotton (unbleached, unprocessed)

Size: 9" × 9"

Technique: Hand block printed

Set: Set of 4

Care: Machine wash cold, delicate cycle; tumble dry low

These hand block printed napkins are crafted from kora cotton, cotton left unbleached and unprocessed to retain its natural off-white tone. This raw finish avoids the heavy chemical treatments associated with conventional bleaching and provides an ideal canvas for hand-applied prints, allowing motifs and colors to stand out with warmth and depth.

Sized perfectly for cocktails and small bites, these napkins offer a thoughtful balance of beauty and practicality. Their compact form makes them especially well-suited for entertaining, children’s use, or casual gatherings where sustainability and style matter equally.

Each set supports women artisans from a community that was forcibly displaced from ancestral villages to create a national park. Through hand block printing, artisans earn fair income, develop marketable skills, and build long-term economic stability while preserving meaningful craft traditions.

The hand block printing process is a meticulous, labor-intensive craft. Artisans begin by carving designs into wooden blocks — often one block per motif or color. Dye is carefully applied to each block, which is then pressed firmly and evenly onto the fabric by hand.

Each napkin requires dozens of individual impressions, with artisans frequently reapplying dye and allowing the fabric to dry between colors. This slow, deliberate process ensures clarity of pattern while embracing subtle variations that make every piece unique.

The artisan group was originally formed with support from a foundation to help displaced villagers — especially women — build sustainable livelihoods through craft. Today, the community operates as an independent enterprise, providing steady income, safe working conditions, professional training, and social support programs that foster long-term resilience.