The Making
LOVE, LUCK AND MAGIC
From start to finish, the Polen process depends on -block print and kantha embroidery - time-honored techniques and the care of many different hands. It takes months of dedication and hard work to achieve the excellent quality and unique designs which we pride ourselves on.
We hope that, as you wrap yourself in our Cosmos, you enjoy the intimate feel of the results as much as we do.
Our Process
WOODBLOCK
Once the drawings are ready, we take them to Bagru, India. The designs are then hand carved into soft Indian rosewood by exceptional artists. It is an almost magical process -an ancestral and exceptional skill passed down from one generation to the next.
BLOCK PRINT
Once carved, the wood block is dipped into a tray of AZO-free paint. The amount is painstakingly measured out to achieve perfect results. With paint applied, the wooden block is pressed against the fabric precisely and firmly, with just one tap!
KANTHA STITCH
The Kantha stitch is a traditional technique which uses one continuous running thread and it takes groups of joyful women and many months to complete a single piece. After two months of patience and dedication, your finished piece is ready for your home.