Block Print Dresses

Block Print Dresses — Original Artisan Prints, Stamped in Jaipur

Our beautiful block print dresses are made in Jaipur by artisan printers using hand-carved wooden blocks and carefully mixed colour. This intricate technique has been passed down through generations, and at Pink City Prints we work closely with talented artisans to help keep the craft alive. Printed onto breathable cotton and linen, each cotton block print dress has the softness, movement and character that come from being made by hand.

The collection includes easy day dresses, relaxed midis and flowing block print maxi dresses, all designed to move easily from home to holiday. Some prints are bright and joyful, others softer and more delicate, but each one carries the small variations that make block printing so special.

Light to wear and full of colour, these are dresses made for warm days, long lunches, garden parties and everyday moments. Printed by artisan hand rather than by machine, every piece feels individual — natural fabrics, traditional craft, and the easy femininity Pink City Prints is known for. The same craft runs through our block print skirts, for those who prefer a separates-led summer wardrobe.

Prints that take their time

Hand block printing is a slow craft and a generations-old one. The same families in and around Jaipur have been carving blocks, mixing dyes, and printing cloth for centuries — passing the work from master to apprentice, season to season. Each print is laid down colour by colour, dried between layers, and washed by hand before it ever reaches our cutting tables.

Every block print dress is made in a small, limited run, so once a print is gone, it rarely returns. Browse our linen dresses for warm-weather pieces in a different natural fibre, or our boho summer dresses for softer, free-spirited silhouettes in the same artisan prints.

Block Print Dresses — frequently asked questions

What is a block print dress?

A block print dress is a piece patterned by hand, using carved wooden blocks stamped onto natural-fibre cloth — one colour at a time. The technique has been practised in Rajasthan for over 500 years. At Pink City Prints, every indian block print dress is hand-printed in our Jaipur workshop, so no two pieces are exactly the same.

How do you style a block print dress?

Let the print lead. By day, pair with flat sandals, a basket bag, and softly layered jewellery. By evening, exchange the sandals for a wedge or a heel and reach for a statement earring. Keep accessories simple — the artisan print is the focal point.

What occasions are block print dresses best for?

Block print dresses are beautifully versatile, making them easy to wear for holidays, garden parties, summer lunches, outdoor celebrations and everyday moments. Cut from breathable cotton and linen, they feel light and comfortable while still looking considered. The print brings colour and character, while the silhouette keeps the feeling relaxed.

Are no two block print dresses exactly alike?

Yes — small variations in alignment, dye density, and block placement are the signature of the artisan hand. Two dresses cut from the same length of cloth will never be identical. These charming differences are not flaws to be fixed; they are the proof of the work.

How do I care for my Pink City Prints block print dress?

Handwash with a mild detergent in cold water, or use a delicate machine cycle inside out. Always air dry away from direct sun to preserve the print. Iron on the reverse and avoid pressing directly over the printed area. Always check the care label on your specific style.