Product Note
Handcrafted in Rajasthan, this appliqué textile reflects a long-standing tradition of building pattern through carefully cut fabric pieces stitched onto a base cloth. In western Rajasthan, particularly around Barmer, the craft has been used for both functional and ceremonial textiles, and is known for its bold visual language, layered construction, and strong sense of handwork.
At House of Saaj, we see Rajasthan appliqué as a tradition of surface, structure, and patient detail. The beauty of the piece lies not only in its pattern, but in the method itself: fabric added to fabric, shape added to surface, hand adding depth where print alone cannot. The result is a textile with quiet dimensionality and a distinctly crafted presence.
Whether placed on a chair, bed, bench, or wall, this piece brings warmth, texture, and a sense of collected heritage into the room. Slight irregularities in stitching, symmetry, or surface are part of the nature of handmade work and should be welcomed as marks of the hand, not flaws.
Craft Note
- Handmade appliqué work from Rajasthan, India
- Built through layered and stitched fabric detailing
- Textural surface with artisanal variation
- Suitable for a collected heritage home
- Each piece is one of a kind or made in small batches
Care Note
- Spot clean when possible
- Hand wash separately in cold water with mild detergent, only if suitable for the specific fabric
- Do not soak
- Do not scrub the appliqué surface
- Dry flat or in shade
- Warm iron on reverse if needed
- For delicate, lined, heavily worked, or embellished pieces, dry clean is safest
Styling Note
Ideal for interiors that value texture, craftsmanship, and collected detail. Works beautifully in spaces layered with natural materials, handmade textiles, and heritage accents.
Shipping Note
Ships from the USA
Studio Note
Each piece is handmade. Variations in stitch, motif placement, patch alignment, and tone are part of the character of artisanal work and make each piece unique.
