Brown - Akola Hand Block Printed Pure Woolen Stole

Exact dimensions in inches or metres are listed on the product page. Our stoles vary in length and width depending on the style and drape. Compare with a stole you own for reference.

Yes. Our stoles are versatile. They work as neck wraps, head coverings, shoulder drapes, or scarves. Lighter fabrics drape better for head covering. Heavier ones suit shoulders.

First wash in cold water separately with a pinch of salt to set natural dyes. Hand wash is safest. Most dyes stabilize after the first wash. Avoid hot water and bleach.

The product page lists the exact fabric: cotton, silk, wool, pashmina, or blends. We also mention the craft technique used. Fabric weight and texture are described for each piece.

Iron on low heat while slightly damp. Use a pressing cloth for silk, wool, and embroidered stoles. Cotton stoles can handle direct ironing. Steam works well for removing wrinkles gently.

Akola printing comes from a small village near Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. The prints use bold red and black tones on cotton fabric. Local Chhipa community printers have kept this style alive for generations.

Printers carve local motifs onto teak blocks, dip them in natural dye pastes, and stamp fabric laid on padded tables. Red comes from alizarin, black from iron rust. Each color needs a separate block and pass.

Look for slight irregularities in the pattern. block prints are never perfectly symmetrical. The reverse side shows faint ink marks. These small imperfections confirm it's hand-stamped, not machine-made.

Each impression is placed by hand. Block pressure, ink amount, and fabric texture create natural variations. Two pieces from the same batch will look similar but never identical.

First wash in cold water with a pinch of salt to set the dye. Always hand wash or gentle machine cycle. Dry in shade. direct sun can shift natural dye colors over time.

Woolens feel warm, springy, and insulating. Natural wool has a slight crimp you can feel . tiny waves in each fibre that trap air. Handwoven woolens have extra body and texture.

Hand wash in cold water with mild wool detergent. Do not twist or wring. Lay flat on a towel to dry. Dry cleaning is recommended for heavily embroidered woolens pieces.

Primarily, yes. Woolens works best in cool and cold weather. Lighter woolens pieces can work in air-conditioned indoor settings. It's not suitable for peak summer use.

Clean before storing. Fold and place in a breathable cotton bag. Add neem leaves or naphthalene to prevent moths. Store in a dry, dark cupboard. Check every few months.

Some pilling is normal with wool and wool-blend fabrics in early use. Gently remove pills with a fabric shaver. After the initial period, the surface stabilizes and pilling reduces.