Prints that are all set to rule the style chart in 2022
Solids are and will be a perennial sartorial choice in the heart of every woman. But when it comes to fashion, change is the only constant. This is why prints of every shape & kind make it to the top of the style chart every year. Are you keen to head the season this year? Don't blink a bit and go on to try these really cool, chic & indigenous prints!
Hand block print
One of the oldest forms of printing is hand block printing. First practiced in 200AD it has never been out of style. And looks like it never will!
A symbolism for heritage & culture, a hand block printed kurta is unconventional. In fact, the making of a hand block print kurta is extraordinary. First, an artisan carves Sheesham wood blocks with nails and tools in the shape that needs to be imprinted on the cloth. Then using all natural materials, dyes for printing are prepared. Once the basics are in place, the hand block printer dips the block in the color and then presses it firmly on the cloth. This process is repeated numerous times till the desired design on the cloth is complete. The end result? A mesmerizing & one of its kind beauty!
Bagru print
If your fashion mantra is sustainability, you will love Rajasthan’s bagru print. An art form born from scarcity of water; it is the only art that practices resist dyeing. But what makes it a 2022 special? The fact that earthy, calm colors are in! As the making of a bagru print kurta mostly relies on mud, it qualifies for 2022 must-have! Unsure where to find the most alluring bagru print kurtas? At Vishnu…where traditional charm meets trends!
Sanganeri print
No outfit in this world matches the aura of a sanganeri cotton suit on a summer-y festive occasion. Light to wear, easy to style, and incredibly eye-catchy, a sanganeri cotton suit is what ethnic dreams are made of. Though Sanganeri print has been around for a while, the newer screen-printing methodology practiced by the Chippa community has made it a more loved ethnic print in 2022. Also, as this year is all about micro prints, the intricate Sanganeri motifs totally fit the bill.
Indigo print
When it comes to apparel, color is everything. The more in-vogue or exceptional the color is, the higher is the chance of it becoming a mass favorite. But a print that defies this law like a boss is indigo print! As the name states, it is a printing technique that delivers apparel only in shades of BLUE. Despite having the same color palette for ages, women tend to love all things indigo more! All thanks to its distinctive motifs, patterns & region-specific imprints. So then why does it make it to the must-own prints of 2022 list? Because of a simple reason. Some things are classics. And no matter how old they are; they never run out of style or time!