Batik Print Suits

Batik uses wax to block colour before dyeing. When the wax cracks, fine lines of dye seep in, creating the crackle texture that makes every batik suit unique.

It suits women who like an artistic, relaxed look.

What is Batik print?

Wax is applied with blocks or tools to the parts that should stay in the base colour. The cloth is crumpled so the wax cracks, then dyed, then the wax is removed.

How it is made

1. Waxing. Hot wax is applied to the design.
2. Crackling. The cloth is crumpled to crack the wax.
3. Dyeing. Colour seeps into the cracks.
4. Removing wax. The wax is removed with hot water.

Batik vs other block prints

What is in the set

Stitching ideas for your tailor

An unstitched suit lets you choose the cut. These combinations work well:

In Jaipur, our tailoring boutique stitches suits with home pickup and delivery.

Prefer a saree?

See our Batik print sarees for the same print as a saree.

How to care for your suit

• 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