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Shop Beautiful Hand Block Printed Textiles and Unique Homewares My love for handcrafted things has inspired her to set up The Charpoy.

The name ‘Charpoy’ comes from a Hindi word which is a traditional hand woven bed made of jute twine within wooden frame, widely used in India to this day. Becoming a mother to two adorable boys has not only rekindled my love for nature but has led me to realise the relevance and value of natural materials that are organically and ethically produced. On a trip to India, I started researching and learning about the age-old tradition of woodblock printing by hand. I met skilled craftsmen who are highly knowledgeable and passionate about their craft and was able to see first-hand how the end product is achieved. Block printing by hand is a highly skilled craft that is capable of producing intricate and unique prints unobtainable by other textile printing methods. A unique pattern is carved by hand into a block of wood, usually seasoned teak. To print, the woodblock is dipped into a dye bath and stamped with utmost precision onto the fabric, usually linen, cotton, or silk. Woodblock printing is a slow and laborious process that has fallen into decline in recent years. Setting up The Charpoy has enabled me to combine my love for children’s clothing and bedding with traditional hand woven textiles and handicrafts. It is also my way of reviving and updating the declining tradition of woodblock printing which is uniquely done by hand. Not only does Preneet work closely with skilled craftsmen to design woodblocks that have a contemporary appeal and pays a fair wage to secure their future and the future of the art form. I hope that my handmade creations will contribute to the revival of the declining art form of woodblock printing.

01/11/2026

Sunday evenings, think warm lighting, layers of cosy textures and tucked in, filled with all the things that will make you hibernate.

27/10/2026

Our petit blue flowers scalloped bedspreads are back in stock with matching ruffled pillow covers. These are hand block printed with green stripes on the reverse with a diamond quilting. Also has the green and white contrasting stripe on the scallops~~~. We use these as an additional layer in the winter season with our hot water bottles. Just so matchy machy
💚💙 One of our favourites💙💚

26/10/2026

Hot water bottle season is back.
Keep cosy with our hand block printed hot water bottle covers 💗✨ Beautiful floral prints, soft quilted textures and thoughtful details make these the perfect companions for chilly days and cosy nights.
Handcrafted with love and made to warm your heart! 🌿🪡

25/10/2026

Pink & green and a little bit of everything. 🌸

Our hand block printed bed linen is made by skilled artisans in Jaipur, where every motif is stamped by hand, one block at a time. The ruffled pillowcases in carnation pink and green motif sit on a reversible striped quilt with a contrasting border. We love a pattern on pattern or mix and match if you prefer. Perfect for an extra layer in this season. And the softest, breathable cotton that gets better with every wash.

28/09/2026

Mondays with a dash of blue. 💙

06/09/2026

Best help on a Sunday eve. Our darling teenager boy decided to give me a proper hand in The Charpoy’s studio. We had a little
re-gig of our products. That’s what we call an absolute family affair (business) 😘.
Thank you

28/08/2026

Carnation pinks, Jodhpur blues, Peach flowers with Green lattice and Petit Blue florals with stripes, finished with stunning striped ruffles on the edges. Our ruffled pillow covers are lovingly hand block printed in Jaipur, using teak wood blocks carved by hand and pressed one motif at a time, no two prints are ever quite identical.
Layer them with our matching hand block printed quilts and scalloped bedspreads.

26/06/2026

Friday feeling.. we decided to keep our doors and windows open to let the air circulate. And somehow the table looks cooler than we feel. Our hand block printed table linen is perfect for these long summer days. Exclusively hand block printed in Jaipur, machine washable and made to last. Mix and match them with our assorted napkins to add some more colour.
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08/06/2026

Happy Monday💙. Our Petit Blue floral motif table linen is beautifully hand block printed in Jaipur by our skilled artisans in a soft floral repeat with a scalloped border that feels both traditional and fresh. Pair the tablecloth with the matching napkins, add flowers and good food and you’re there.
Also available in the pink and green colour way on our website.
napkins

27/05/2026

Pink glass bowl of strawberries or a green bowl of nectarines, which one are you reaching for first? 🍑🍓 We absolutely love the summer months and longer days too.
Discover our beautiful hand block printed table linen available on our website.

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Sw18 5sw
London
SW185SW

Website

https://thecharpoy.com/

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