Anar Jaal Cotton Fabric — Black on Ivory
❁ New — be the first to reviewGI-certified Sanganeri hand block print, stamped by Sanganer's printing families — ships with its GI certification note.
- Anar (pomegranate) jaal — a documented heritage Sanganeri motif
- Monochrome ivory-black palette suits modern wardrobes and homes
- Hand block printed; reverse shows the print through
- Azo-free pigment dye on ~105 GSM cotton cambric
- Unisex — works for menswear shirting as well as dresses
About this piece
Black block print fabric with the anar jaal — an interlinked pomegranate trellis, one of the oldest motifs in the Sanganeri repertoire, symbolising abundance. Hand-printed in near-black on an ivory cotton cambric ground in Sanganer, Jaipur, it reads monochrome and modern despite its Mughal-era lineage. Sold per meter, 44 inches wide, for shirts, dresses, cushions and contemporary quilting.
Specifications
How much fabric do you need?
A rough guide for 44 in (112 cm) wide fabric — your tailor may ask for a little more depending on pattern matching and your size.
How to wear
Cut it into a relaxed shirt, a shift dress or statement cushion fronts; it pairs cleanly with denim, linen and plain black. Pre-wash cold before stitching, dry in shade, and iron on the reverse to keep the black crisp. Expect 3–5% shrinkage on the first wash.
Frequently asked
Does the black print look grey after washing?
No — the pigment is cured, so it softens slightly into a rich charcoal-black and then stays. Cold water, mild detergent and shade drying keep it deepest.
What does the jaal motif mean?
Jaal is a continuous trellis; anar is pomegranate, an old symbol of prosperity. The interlinked repeat needs precise block placement — a good place to spot the honest, slightly human offsets of hand printing.
Is 44-inch width enough for a shirt?
Yes — 2.5 m makes a full-sleeve adult shirt with matching pocket. For a shirt-dress take 3 m.
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