In person / Workshop / Multiple Techniques
Spend an evening with Sooteē and TATTER exploring the enduring practice of block printing. This centuries-old technique carries with it a deep legacy of skill, innovation, and cultural knowledge, sustained by generations of artisans and the talented craftspeople who continue to practice and evolve the tradition today.
Participants are invited to experiment with a variety of blocks, colors, and patterns, taking inspiration from Sooteē’s beautifully designed textiles and the possibilities of the medium. Through hands-on exploration, discover the expressive potential of block printing and leave with your own unique paper block-print sample. Light refreshments will be served.
Alongside the block-printing experience, a selection of Sooteē’s hand block printed and handwoven textiles will be on view, offering insight into the making and processes behind each piece. The display explores how time-honored textile traditions can find new expression through contemporary patterns, compositions, and objects for the home, while celebrating the skill and cultural knowledge of the artisans who continue to carry these practices forward.
Sooteē is a New York based home textiles brand that celebrates the enduring beauty of Indian craftsmanship through thoughtfully designed textiles for the modern home. Working closely with artisans across India, Sooteē reimagines traditional hand block printing, weaving, and natural fibers into timeless collections of pillows, table linens, quilts, and everyday home essentials. Each piece is crafted in small batches using mindful materials and traditional techniques, helping preserve generations of artisanal knowledge while supporting the communities that keep these crafts alive. Guided by the belief that every textile carries a story, Sooteē creates pieces that bring together heritage, contemporary design, and conscious living. At its heart, Sooteē is stories woven with care: care for the planet, care for the artisan, and care for you.
TATTER is a library and arts nonprofit exploring cloth to tell human stories and cultivate cross-cultural understanding.