KaribyKriti
Hyderabad, India |
Announcement
Block print fabrics with a modern, bohemian flair! We have block prints for every home! Plus some other experimental textiles like shibori and embroidered products. Discover a melange of colors, lovingly hand printed on pure cotton. All our products are lovingly made to last not just weeks but years and with the potential to become heirloom pieces in your home.
FAQ:
Can you do custom block print designs and colors?
No. Currently we do not have the capability to do custom colors or designs. The most expensive component of block printing is making the color and making sure that it comes out perfect. This leads to a lot of wastage. Every season I typically choose 3-4 colors and use these across designs.
Can you gift wrap?
Ofcourse, and we will do it for free! Please leave a note while checking out if you need gift wrapping and/or a handwritten note.
Announcement
Block print fabrics with a modern, bohemian flair! We have block prints for every home! Plus some other experimental textiles like shibori and embroidered products. Discover a melange of colors, lovingly hand printed on pure cotton. All our products are lovingly made to last not just weeks but years and with the potential to become heirloom pieces in your home.
FAQ:
Can you do custom block print designs and colors?
No. Currently we do not have the capability to do custom colors or designs. The most expensive component of block printing is making the color and making sure that it comes out perfect. This leads to a lot of wastage. Every season I typically choose 3-4 colors and use these across designs.
Can you gift wrap?
Ofcourse, and we will do it for free! Please leave a note while checking out if you need gift wrapping and/or a handwritten note.
Items
Featured items
All Items
Reviews
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Kristenbuckley on Oct 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThey are so beautiful! Shipping was prompt. Seller is so nice and so helpful (thank you!) Love them. Will be coming back for more items.
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Daniel on Oct 16, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLes rideaux sont très beau et laisse passer la lumière sans transparence. Je suis très contente.merci Kriti
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rsgast on Sep 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis is a beautiful quilt that is so well made. It is soft and warm yet not heavy or overwhelming. Perfect for napping and looks beautiful in the home. It arrived quickly and all communications were super fast and great. I recommend highly.
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Noreen on Oct 9, 2020
5 out of 5 starsIt's just like the picture, I will be hanging my curtain in my front window when I move in my new home.
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Krista on Oct 2, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese curtains are gorgeous! They are light, airy, laid back but also elegant. Shipping and the time it took to arrive was a beast - due to crazy rains in India and the delays of Covid. But they were worth the wait. I love them!!
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Poornima on Sep 29, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautifully made. I'd definitely buy them again.
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Updates
About KaribyKriti
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On the job with our sturdy sewing machines
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Ladies at the NGO I work with
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Threads, bits and bobs!
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Tools of the trade
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Block printing
It took a few broken bones for me to realize my true calling!
I worked as a home furnishings buyer and merchandiser for 7 years working with some of the largest names in the business. In 2012, an ankle injury rendered me immobile for 8 weeks. My employers were in urgent need of a replacement and I ended up losing my job. After I spent a few weeks cribbing about my situation, I realized that the only one who could help me was - me! "Winter always turns to Spring"
This was when I decided to channelize my love for textiles, decor and interior styling into a creative outlet through my blog Handmade Talks. Losing my job was probably the second best thing that ever happened to me and I never looked back. I decided to pursue my passion for handmade via my Etsy shop.
I scout the markets of Hyderabad to find gorgeous supplies for all the creative people out there. It has become a medium for me to spread a part of my colorful country and culture. All the supplies in my store are either handmade or vintage.
My precious little boy arrived in November 2014 and has inspired me to create beautiful, luxurious children's bedding. He is the best thing that ever happened to me. I began exploring block printing as a technique for baby bedding. Wood block printing is an age old art wherein a skilled artisan hand carves design motifs into small blocks of wood. The wood blocks are then dipped into color to create beautiful prints on fabric or paper. During my research and chats with block print artisans, I was told that many of these blocks are usually created for a custom design and never used again. As a supporter of sustainability and resource management, I challenged myself to use 'old' existing blocks for my designs instead of designing new ones. I realized that playing with existing patterns and motifs can get tough - there are times when I look at a design and wish that it was slightly larger, more spaced out or simply a two color design instead of one, but that is what keeps me motivated. My quilts are made from the highest quality cotton and will withstand years of use. I hope that these will become heirloom pieces for your home.
From time to time you will also see some wood blocks for sale. These are blocks that were once used to design and decorate fabric but no longer in use. They all have their own little story to tell and can be used to add texture to your home decor.
I also work with a local NGO - that helps economically challenged women find meaningful livelihood. The NGO trains the women to stitch and then provides them employment at centers in their local urban villages. I support these women by working with them for my stitching requirements. In turn further challenging them to bring my design ideas to life with their stitching. I also source my ikat fabrics directly from weaving co-operatives set up by weavers who work on handlooms near Hyderabad.
I support Neuro-diversity in India and hopefully, very soon a part of my sales via Etsy will begin to contribute towards a fund for early intervention therapies in our smaller cities and towns.
I hope you will find something special for your home and for your loved ones at Kari by Kriti!
Shop members
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Kriti J
Owner, Designer
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Kairav
Mommy's Helper, Brand Rep
Kairav is 2.5 years old and loves chewing on anything that is not food! He accompanies mum everywhere including the bathroom and the post office! Kairav is currently learning the tricks of trade and sometimes poses for a few product pictures.
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Moulani
Maker, Tailor
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Jamala
Assistant
She is our all in one and keeps us afloat!
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Sadiq
Embroiderer
Embroidery champ
Production partners
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NGO
Hyderabad, India
All my masks are made at an NGO in hyderabad that supports economically challenged women in Urban Hyderabad villages. The NGO provided them with training and then opens stitching center in their urban village to help create a means of sustainable livelihood. The women can work peacefully without goi
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Paper shop and printer
India
The paper shop sources recycled paper for us and then hand screen prints the paper. They also create the box, note cards and envelopes.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
Please note that the shipping costs will not be refunded.
All return shipping costs will be borne by the customer.
We are not liable in loss or damage of a package during transit. We have absolutely no authority over logistics which is handled by India Post. I have never experienced a loss of package, so I request your patience in case of a delay.
Payment
Here is a guide to help you through the checkout process. http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_checkout.php
I will be happy to offer expedited shipping, discount on multiple purchases and free gift wrapping. Please drop me a line.
Shipping
All orders are sent via Parcel Post. It will typically take 10 - 12 working days for delivery. For expedited delivery, we use the Speed post instrument of India post. Parcels sent via Parcel Post have tracking and insurance built in. But sometimes due to reasons beyond our control, India Post that connects with local postal offices in your country don't always show up to date tracking. We won't be able to help in this case except to request for patience. Complaints regarding undelivered parcels can only be made to India Post after 4-6 weeks of non-delivery.
Please account for any import taxes or custom fees that your home country may levy. These are NOT built in the shipping cost.
Please send me a message for expedited courier rates if required.