Batik Print Sarees

In batik, hot wax is applied to the fabric to block colour before dyeing. When the wax cracks, a little dye seeps in, leaving fine veins across the design. That crackle makes every batik saree one of a kind.

Batik suits women who like an artistic, slightly bohemian look while staying in traditional wear.

What is batik?

Batik is a resist-dyeing method that uses wax instead of mud or paste. Wax can be applied with blocks, brushes or a pen-like tool, and colours are built up by waxing and dyeing in stages, from light to dark.

How batik is made

1. Waxing. Hot wax is applied to the areas that should stay in the base colour.
2. Crackling. The waxed cloth is crumpled so the wax cracks in fine lines.
3. Dyeing. The cloth is dyed; colour seeps into the cracks.
4. Repeating. For more colours, the cloth is waxed and dyed again.
5. Removing wax. The wax is removed with hot water, revealing the pattern.

Batik vs other block prints

Fabrics in our range

Print styles appear on different fabrics. Choose the base that suits your occasion:

How to style a Batik saree

How to care for your saree

• Wash in cold water with a mild detergent, separately for the first two or three washes.
• Do not soak for long or use bleach.
• Dry in the shade; strong sun fades hand printed colours over time.
• Iron on medium heat, from the reverse side for darker prints.

Small variations in colour and alignment are natural in hand block printing. They show the piece was made by hand, and no two are exactly the same.

Why buy from Blockart

• Printed in Jaipur: made with Chhipa artisan families who have block printed for generations.
• Founder-led craft: Blockart was started by Preeti Chhipa, a third-generation block printing artisan.
• Easy to buy: Cash on Delivery across India, and prices shown in your currency abroad.
• See it in person: visit our Jaipur store on New Sanganer Road.

Frequently asked questions