Hello all! I’m so sorry I stood you up yesterday. It was a crazy busy day, and I had to hit the ground running, which left no time for blogging. But hopefully I can make it up to you today with this incredible giveaway from Saffron Marigold!
Saffron Marigold sells exquisite block-print textiles, such as duvet covers, tablecloths, table runners, pillow covers, cushion covers, curtains, and shower curtains. I hadn’t heard of this company until about two weeks ago, so naturally I was curious to see what they had to offer. But as I perused their website, I was not only amazed at their beautiful products, but I was absolutely captivated by the process in which these products are made.
Have you ever heard of block printing? I had heard of it, but I don’t think I ever realized just how much work goes into block printing. It all starts with these slices of shesham wood.
A master carver or his apprentice uses chisels and hammers to carve the intricate patterns into the blocks of wood.
Can you even imagine how long these patterns take to carve? Look at all of that detail! Absolutely amazing!
Meanwhile, all of the fabric is dyed and hung to dry in the sun.
And the color master prepares all of the dyes that will be used on the designs.
Next, holes are drilled into the carved blocks and stuffed with bits of cotton to ensure that the color will be distributed evenly.
And the printing begins. Only the most skilled printers lay out the initial framework for the piece.
The printing continues until the entire design is filled in.
Next, the printed fabrics are washed and beaten to ensure that all of the fixing agents are removed.
Then the fabrics are sent to the stitching unit.
After they’re stitched, they’re sent to the hot roller presses…
…then folded and packaged…
…then carted from the village to the marketplace or trucking hub.
All of that work to bring you these beautiful works of art that you can enjoy in your home:
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| India Rose table runner |
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| Waltz of the Vines table runner |
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| Moonlit Taj cushion covers |
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| Ocean Breezes cushion covers |
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| Ruby Kilim table cloth |
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| Spice Route table cloth |
- Giveaway item: Winner will choose either one tablecloth (size 70 x 90), OR one tablerunner (size 18 x 90), OR two cushion covers (size 17 x 17) in the pattern of his or her choice.
- Giveaway closes: Sunday, September 5th, at midnight, CST.
- Number of winners: One
- Prize available to: This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. (yes, Alaska and Hawaii, that means you too!) AND Canada.
- To enter: Simply leave a comment on this blog post stating what color what pattern you would choose if you won this giveaway. (If you win, you can change your mind on the pattern/item. I won’t hold you to what you write in your comment.)
- Other details: One entry per person, please! And remember, anonymous comments cannot be counted. If you comment under “anonymous”, your name must appear within the comment. Also, comments left on the Addicted 2 Decorating Facebook page will not be counted as entries for this giveaway. Winner will be selected via random.org, and will be announced on Monday, September 6, 2010.
74 Comments
Shantastic
September 1, 2010 at 1:30 pmMorning Dew ~ Luxury Yellow Blue Table Runner, love it. 2nd choice is Tropical Garden ~ Exotic Festive Floral Table Runner because I think it would be fun for Christmas.
Janet
September 1, 2010 at 1:35 pmAWWWWW! OMG! I want the suzani print that the man is folding and packaging in the picture above. That is beautiful! What a wonderful giveaway. Fingers crossed. 😉
Anonymous
September 1, 2010 at 1:39 pmI LOVE the Moonlit Taj in anything! Great giveaway!
Kim at [email protected]
Christy
September 1, 2010 at 1:46 pmI'd probably use the Paisley Au Lait in cushion covers. Beautiful popping black and white.
Anonymous
September 1, 2010 at 1:48 pmI would love the Moonlit Taj pillows – they'd match our living room perfectly!
~Candice (candicehogan [at] gmail [dot] com)
Carly @ Honey and the Moon
September 1, 2010 at 1:53 pmI love the midnight lotus – Asian blue floral cushion covers. Gorgeous!!
Great giveaway xo
Anonymous
September 1, 2010 at 2:01 pmI like the Paisley Au Lait cushiom covers.
gina ([email protected])
Rachel
September 1, 2010 at 2:03 pmWow, what an amazing process. I'd love to have the tablecloth in Spice Route-Hoiday Red. Love it!
Erica Diaz
September 1, 2010 at 2:45 pmMemories of Shalimar Table Cloth…it's so pretty!!
Ellen
September 1, 2010 at 3:16 pmI've been dreaming about how the Ocean Breezes curtains would look in our dining room. But now I'm dreaming about the Starry Nights table runner… SOOOOO pretty.
Dan and Jeannine
September 1, 2010 at 3:19 pmI really like the Spice Route table cloth. Its gorgeous!
Jeannine
Carol Parris
September 1, 2010 at 3:24 pmWow, what a number of truly beautiful choices!! I'm not entirely certain, but I think that I like the Moonlit Taj the best…. Maybe! 😀
Anonymous
September 1, 2010 at 3:37 pmI am loving the India Rose table runner!!!!!!!!
Laurie Moss
deann
September 1, 2010 at 3:42 pmwould love love love love those ocean breeze cushion cover , simply gorgeous !
Kim - A Creative Spirit
September 1, 2010 at 4:03 pmI want cushion covers and honestly could put the Moonlit Taj or the Ocean Breeze in my home now and they would be VERY happy.
Jessica
September 1, 2010 at 4:06 pmRuby Kilim and Spice route both call to me. Wow!!!
Jessica virginia dawn @ hotmail
Cathy
September 1, 2010 at 4:09 pmI love these, so hard to chose. Ruby Kilim table cloth! Current favorite…
Cathy bcbrockman (at) plateauwb (dot) net
Anonymous
September 1, 2010 at 4:15 pmI LOVE the Moonlit Taj is just about anything! This is wonderful process they show us. Thanks!!! I am crossing fingers and toes until Sunday 🙂
Shannon Davis
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Dina
September 1, 2010 at 4:48 pmWow, that is so much of sweat and handwork. But I see it more artistic and more inspiring when I read this blog. The finished products are good as curtains or table cloths.
Basic
September 1, 2010 at 5:02 pmMmmm, the Midnight Lotus ~ Blue and White looks amazing!
BridesmaidBailout
September 1, 2010 at 5:04 pmGorgeous!!! I love the Morning Dew ~ Luxury Yellow Blue Table Runner.
Ann
September 1, 2010 at 6:11 pmThose are amazing. I'd take anything, but I love the tablecloth in particular: Ruby Kilim.
Sarah
September 1, 2010 at 6:25 pmThose are beautiful! I think I am drawn most to the Moonlit Taj…but I'd take anything I got!
Carly
September 1, 2010 at 6:29 pmPaisley au lait is my favorite, in a table cloth. Awesome! Thank you.
Cammee
September 1, 2010 at 6:32 pmWow, these are stunning, and so much work goes into it. I'm loving Kilim Noir.
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here
September 1, 2010 at 6:53 pmSo much work goes into these but the results are amazing. My favorite is the Blue Midnight Lotus patterned tablecloth. Great giveaway…thanks!
Shevon
September 1, 2010 at 6:55 pmKilim Noir tablecloth. They are ALL beautiful! Thanks for having a great giveaway.
Kim
September 1, 2010 at 8:08 pmOcean Breezes!
Meghan
September 1, 2010 at 8:09 pmI would LOVE the Midnight Lotus in either the table cloth of the table runner!!!!
♥ Manuella ♥
September 1, 2010 at 8:30 pmI would love the Spice Route ~ Luxury Red Orange Table Runner
Jennifer
September 1, 2010 at 8:52 pmwaltz of the vines…sounds pretty, looks pretty!
Cassandra
September 1, 2010 at 8:58 pmLove this company! Thanks for turning us on to it! One of my favorite patterns is definitely the India Rose Pink Floral. I need a new tablecloth 🙂
Anonymous
September 1, 2010 at 9:23 pmBeautiful….such an art and I would be thrilled to be the owner of such beauty.
Carla Pearson
Arlington, TX
Zevhonith
September 1, 2010 at 10:55 pmSo beautiful!! I'd choose the cushion covers, the Royal Elephant or the Wedding Day pattern.
Amy and Chad Larson Family
September 1, 2010 at 11:29 pmAmazing pictures! I am going to look the company up for sure. The picture of the print after the hot roller press is my favorite. Keep up the good work!
Devoted reader, lazy commenter,
Amy
g.m.smith
September 1, 2010 at 11:56 pmToday I would pick Moonlit Taj or Midnight Lotus, but tomorrow…? Who knows!
Hugh & Hollie Carson
September 2, 2010 at 12:23 amThat was so incredibly informative and amazing! Wow. I'm really in awe at how much work goes into these pieces of art.
Hands down: Spice Route table cloth! Just beautiful!
Hugh & Hollie Carson
September 2, 2010 at 12:23 amThat was so incredibly informative and amazing! Wow. I'm really in awe at how much work goes into these pieces of art.
Hands down: Spice Route table cloth! Just beautiful!
Erin
September 2, 2010 at 12:44 amI would happily take any single one of the tablecloths… but my favorite is the Moonlit Taj ~ Turquoise Elegant Floral Round Indian Tablecloth. My table looks bare now without it!
Tina Beason
September 2, 2010 at 2:15 amThese are beautiful! Tough choice- it's a toss-up between Spice Route, Ocean Breezes and Moonlit Taj. And, I haven't looked at their website yet!
Pregnantly Plump
September 2, 2010 at 2:52 amI like the Ocean Breezes.
C
September 2, 2010 at 3:55 amMoonlit Taj…. the colors are amazing!
Awkward Mom
September 2, 2010 at 4:24 amOh my gosh. Heart be still, Wedding Day print!
Lynn McShane
September 2, 2010 at 5:11 amGreetings from Calgary, Alberta, Canada!
These are simply stunning. The Red Poppy would look awesome in my dining room…especially since I have touches of both red and poppies in my living room 🙂
sarah
September 2, 2010 at 6:01 ammoonlit taj
Anonymous
September 2, 2010 at 11:27 amI love the India Rose table runner
Heather
http://fromthehearthome.blogspot.com/
Linda
September 2, 2010 at 2:57 pmI absolutely love the "Tropical Garden~ Colorful Red Floral Round Country Table cloth" and the "Ruby Kilim ~ Rustic Red Black Throw Pillow Cushion Covers" would match perfectly a set of covers I bought recently in China!
(ooh, pick me! LOL)
Thank you for sharing this website with us!
Linda
Catherine
September 2, 2010 at 7:18 pmThanks for the great website, everything is so nice its hard to pick just one. My favorite is the Memories of Shalimar table cloth, so beautiful and will lighten up any room.
Meghan
September 2, 2010 at 7:54 pmI love the Moonlit Taj tablecloth- although they are all beautiful! The whole process is amazing too, thanks for sharing. -Meg
Green Mama
September 3, 2010 at 1:18 amI love the blue/green Moonlit Taj cushion covers
Ellen
September 3, 2010 at 1:52 amHow pretty! I'd go with Red Rustic Holidays. Thanks for the nice giveaway!
RebekahBridge
September 3, 2010 at 4:59 amFor a tablecloth I would lean toward the "Spice Route" one as it would go perfectly in my mother's kitchen. As far as the cushion covers I love the colors of the "Moonlit Taj" design. I love how the designs are so detailed. They are all magnificent!
lydiabridgette(at)gmail(dot)com
Rianne
September 3, 2010 at 11:14 amThey are all so beautiful, but I think 'tropical garden' is my pick. Thanks.:)
Ashley @ Ashley's Craft Corner
September 3, 2010 at 1:13 pmI love the Ivy Lace tablecloth!
Crisanne
September 3, 2010 at 2:21 pmI love the Moonlit Taj table runner. Honestly, I would lay this on my piano instead of the table!
Laurie
September 3, 2010 at 7:45 pmThey have beautiful patterns. I love the Moonlit Taj pattern. Love it.
crossing my fingers.
Laurie Grace DeLeone
September 3, 2010 at 7:49 pmBeautiful fabric ! I love the Waltz of the Vines pattern !
elaine
September 3, 2010 at 9:13 pmI would choose Waltz Of The Vines Table Runner.
Elaine R
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Sommer
September 4, 2010 at 3:19 amI am so moved by these wonderful pieces of work! I love anything with a story and these textiles are exquisit! I would love to have the Lavender Dreams French Provencal White Country Table Cloth in my formal dining room! Thank you so much for this great opportunity.
AZMarianos
September 4, 2010 at 8:02 amAMAZING work! I would LOVE to have the Waltz of the Vines table runner.
[email protected]
Anonymous
September 4, 2010 at 5:02 pmOh having to choose from such lovely patterns and with the knowledge of how they are made, it makes them even more valuable. If I must choose I would go with the Ruby Kilim tablecloth or any jewel tone colors that you would choose – I would use it not only as a table cloth but also as a sofa throw – where it would invite more comment & I would be able to share the knowledge that I gained today as to how they are indeed works of art….. [email protected]
Thank you for the invaluable knowledge that you've imparted today! I already feel like a winner……awesome!
Mike the Carpet Cleaner
September 4, 2010 at 9:46 pmvery amazing!
i would also choose the waltz of the vines table runner also, it's it's so perfect.
Allison aka Half of VAMH
September 5, 2010 at 12:42 amOh wow — I found your blog on the perfect day! I am in love with your kitchen AND these linens! Paisley Au Lait is my favorite, although not the most practical!
Anonymous
September 5, 2010 at 1:13 amKristi, We met you today 9-4-10 in the Waco Home Depot. Everything is so beautiful. Any would go with my eccletic decor. I love your site and will be a frequent visitor.
Donna Myers
Allison aka Half of VAMH
April 10, 2011 at 8:52 pmOh wow — I found your blog on the perfect day! I am in love with your kitchen AND these linens! Paisley Au Lait is my favorite, although not the most practical!
AZMarianos
April 10, 2011 at 8:52 pmAMAZING work! I would LOVE to have the Waltz of the Vines table runner.
[email protected]
Crisanne
April 10, 2011 at 8:52 pmI love the Moonlit Taj table runner. Honestly, I would lay this on my piano instead of the table!
BridesmaidBailout
April 10, 2011 at 8:52 pmGorgeous!!! I love the Morning Dew ~ Luxury Yellow Blue Table Runner.
Dina
April 10, 2011 at 8:52 pmWow, that is so much of sweat and handwork. But I see it more artistic and more inspiring when I read this blog. The finished products are good as curtains or table cloths.
Anonymous
April 10, 2011 at 8:52 pmI love the India Rose table runner
Heather
http://fromthehearthome.blogspot.com/
Dan and Jeannine
April 10, 2011 at 8:52 pmI really like the Spice Route table cloth. Its gorgeous!
Jeannine
Erica Diaz
April 10, 2011 at 8:52 pmMemories of Shalimar Table Cloth…it's so pretty!!
Carly @ Honey and the Moon
April 10, 2011 at 8:52 pmI love the midnight lotus – Asian blue floral cushion covers. Gorgeous!!
Great giveaway xo
chair covers
October 21, 2011 at 10:14 amImagine how many bare hands worked on those wonderful and colorful sheets. They are simple yet truly amazing!