chattra Pomegranate Feather Oval Bolster

Pomegranate Feather Oval Yoga Bolster celebrates the master craftsmen who carved leaves, flowers and other foliage into the solid stone doorway arches and borders of India’s mosques, palaces and old mansions. A feathery design similar to foliage patterns found on the Udai Bilas Palace in Rajasthan, Pomegranate Feather Oval Yoga Bolster comes in a warm red. Hand block printed by master artisans in India and festooned with a colorful tassel like those seen on the camels of Rajasthan’s great Thar Desert. 100% cotton cover, liner and firm cotton fill. 

the making
Block printing is a multi-step process requiring skill and patience. This textile technique is believed to have originated in India, and is traditionally passed from one generation to the next. Master carvers trace a design motif onto a wood block then tap the design into the wood to guide chiseling a relief pattern. Fabric is pre-washed then pinned in place on a long printing table.  An ink master mixes color and skilled printers block print ink to cloth, slowly and meticulously repeating the process along the fabric length to create beautiful, unique textiles.  The printed fabric is then heated to set and bond ink, followed by washing and pressing before cutting and stitching.  Imperfections including ink density and block alignment are characteristic of this ancient printing method.

details & care
-24”L x 12”W x 6”H
-5 pounds
-100% cotton cover and liner
-zip closure & carry handle
-outer cover machine wash cold, line dry
-inner cover spot clean
-covers & tassel made in India
-USA grown cotton fill

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