Using hand-carved wooden blocks from native Sheesham wood, the intricate designs are placed by hand onto the fabric to create the patterns. Works of art themselves, the blocks are reused for every print run with each design using between two to fifteen different carvings. Most patterns need an average of 5 blocks. For more intricate patterns, brass blocks are used for the outlines.

The blocks are soaked in mustard oil for a week to prevent the wood from drying out and cracking, with tiny holes drilled into the surface to allow for breathing. This ensures the blocks can be used for a longer period, reducing the need for replacements. We partner with a block carver local to the workshop who creates the designs by hand. All block designs are unique to Pukka Print.