How is a block print cotton scarf made?

The artisan uses hand-carved teak-wood blocks, each with a different motif. The block is dipped in plant-based pigments and pressed onto the cotton laid on a padded surface, repeating the gesture with precision to align the motifs. After printing, the fabric is washed and treated with natural fixatives that make the colours resistant over time.

How do you wash a hand-printed cotton scarf?

We recommend the first wash by hand in cold water, separately, to remove any residual pigment. In subsequent washes, the machine can be used at 30°C on a delicate programme. Avoid bleach and tumble drying. Iron inside out at medium heat to preserve the brilliance of the print.

What is the difference between the scarves in the collection?

The scarves in the collection share the same block print technique but differ in pattern and colour palette. Patmos has a Mediterranean-inspired motif, Tagete recalls marigold flowers with warm tones, and Leros offers crisp geometries with bold contrasts.

Can an Indian cotton scarf replace a shawl?

A cotton scarf is lighter and thinner than a wool and cashmere shawl, making it ideal as a decorative accessory and for the transitional seasons. It does not have the same covering power as a shawl, but offers versatility: you can knot it at the neck, wear it open over the shoulders, or use it as a hair band.

Which garments pair best with a printed cotton scarf?

A printed cotton scarf pairs naturally with solid-colour garments to let it stand out: a white cotton kaftan, a linen shirt, a simple dress. For a bolder mixed-print effect, try pairing it with a Bibi shirt in printed cotton in a complementary pattern.

Printed Cotton Scarf | Fabindia Roma

Scarves

A single scarf is all it takes to make something simple feel personal: lightweight hand-printed cott...

A single scarf is all it takes to make something simple feel personal: lightweight hand-printed cotton folds, knots and falls over the shoulders with the ease of an everyday gesture. The block print —...

In this collection you will find Indian cotton scarves, each with a distinct pattern. The Patmos cotton scarf brings a motif evoking Mediterranean atmospheres reinterpreted through Indian technique; the Tagete cotton scarf takes inspiration from marigold flowers with warm, vivid tones; the Leros cotton scarf stands out for its more geometric design and sharp contrasts.

Every cotton scarf is born in Rajasthan, where the artisan dips the wooden block in pigments and presses it onto the fibre by hand, repeating the gesture hundreds of times to cover the entire fabric. This craftsmanship gives the cotton scarf a living surface, never flat, with small variations that are the mark of artisanal authenticity.

An Indian cotton scarf pairs easily with a printed cotton kaftan for an extra touch of colour, or with an Indian cotton dress as a contrasting element. Those who love artisanal accessories can complete the look with an Indian cotton bag from the same colour family.

Lightweight, breathable, hand-printed: every cotton scarf from Fabindia Roma is an artisanal accessory that carries with it the textile tradition of Rajasthan. Cotton, block print: the signature of a craft passed down through generations.