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Do you love block prints and Indian inspired artwork, but now that you’re pregnant can’t seem to find anything that will match your aesthetic for your babies bedding? Enthusiasts of the Far East will know that India has been renowned for its printed and dyed cotton cloth since the 12th century. Block printing is an artisan craft usually handed down through generations requiring time and patience.
Here are two fabulous bedding designers inspired by the traditions of India.
Swathe your bohemian bundle in one of Rikshaw Design’s sumptuously soft blankets. Perfect for wrapping your little one in their stroller or using it as a play mat in the park. Rikshaw Design’s collection of bedding includes cute elephant pillows, burp and bibb sets, diaper pouches, beautiful crib bedding sets, and new this summer they are offering twin quilt sets. You can purchase all items online at rikshawdesign.com or at many hi-end retailers across the country
Sustainable crib sets are what Plover Organic are all about. Plover's linens and cotton in the quilts are fair-trade-manufactured in Jaipur and New Delhi from non-genetically engineered seeds grown in pesticide and herbicide-free soil. The fabric is block-printed by hand (with low-impact, fiber reactive dyes). Their collection of stunning crib bedding is sold separately and as a set. To purchase Plover Organic visit thegreendepot.com or thisisauto.com
Both lines of baby bedding are hand made in India. Such is the nature of hand-block printing that slight variations in colors and prints may be noticeable.