Learn how to decorate your own stylish tote at home with the Tulip Ruffle Tote Block Printing Set! It's a block printing studio in a box.
Made by makers for makers, you'll use the same hand-carved Indian Blackberry blocks, traditional reusable ink trays, and block-printing inks that JOYN uses in their studio. Print the bag. Build a practice. The included blocks and trays are reusable for years. Start with the ruffle bag, then keep printing in these signature JOYN prints. Made the slow way, from their studio to yours.
This kit includes:
4 hand-carved Indian Blackberry wood blocks in tulip stalk, flower, check square, and cloud.
1 traditional block printing ink tray
1 handcrafted canvas ruffle bag (14.5 x 15 inches, with a 13-inch handle drop)
5 bottles of non-toxic, acrylic block printing inks in black, white, red, blue, and yellow (1.69 fl oz / 50ml)
1 paintbrush with a natural, uncoated wooden handle
A block printing guide with color recipes
Other items you'll need that are not included in the kit:
JOYN has been hand-printing in Rajpur, in the foothills of the Himalayas, since 2010. A small studio started by friends where every bag, every kit, every print starts with a wooden block, a tray of ink, and a pair of hands. The same way it's been done for centuries. Everything is handcrafted and made in-house in small batches. No overstock, minimal waste, and no rushing. They are Fair Trade Certified and provide fair wages and employment opportunities for individuals experiencing barriers to work.
Care instructions:
Clean inks with soap and warm water immediately after use.
Inks are permanent after drying for 72 hours at room temperature.
Hand washing the bag is preferable, but it may also be machine washed on a cool, gentle cycle.