Block print collection

Block Print Collection

The Block Print collection by el.residu was created in collaboration with Vastraashi, a small-scale textile partner in India. For this collection, only leftover hand-printed block print fabrics were used, which were given a new life in the form of unique sets.

Block printing is an age-old, traditional printing technique where craftsmanship, precision, and patience are central. The process is carried out entirely by hand and has been passed down for generations. The fabrics in this collection are printed in a small-scale print house run by siblings Ankit and Akansha, who have been managing their workshop with care and dedication for several years now.

A traditional process with character

Each block print begins with a design that is hand-sketched and then carved from wooden blocks. These blocks act as stamps with which the fabric is printed layer by layer. Each color in a print requires a separate stamp, meaning a multi-colored design demands dozens of manual operations per meter of fabric.

Because it is handmade, small shifts in the printing process may be visible, such as a stamp that is not perfectly aligned. Precisely these imperfections give the fabric character and depth, making each print vibrant and unique—a quality incomparable to digitally printed fabrics from mass production.

Leftover fabrics with a story

Even within this artisanal process, meters of fabric sometimes remain from previous productions, or colors may deviate slightly due to external factors. After printing, the fabrics are washed and dried outdoors in the sun, meaning weather conditions like humidity influence how the color develops.

Instead of creating new prints, el.residu carefully selected from these leftover and rejected block print fabrics. In this way, valuable textiles are preserved and reused, without compromising on quality or appearance.

Timeless, comfortable and versatile

The Block Print collection is made from cotton fabrics that are comfortable to wear all year round. Thanks to their timeless designs and versatile fits, the items can be styled endlessly, from summer wear to layered in colder seasons.

Due to the use of leftover materials, each set is unique and available in sizes S/M and M/L. The items are sold separately and produced in limited editions. A conscious choice for those who appreciate character, craftsmanship, and clothing with a story.