We encounter Jaipur and the Queen Bee of block printing...
SUPERCRAFTS AT SEA
We have a wonderful offer for you this month, inspired by a lovely Molly Mahon kit I was given for my birthday and my new-found passion to spread the word about this renowned Supercrafter. Usually retailing at £58, the kits are on offer at half price to Crafts Beautiful readers! They contain a drum lampshade panel along with tools and instructions to build your lampshade; a stippler and a pot of bespoke, water-based, eco fabric ink (in turmeric or pink), a hand-carved wooden block in a choice of rainbow or petal, plus block printing instructions. I had a lot of fun playing with my stamping kit and if you fancy some fun creating your own lampshade, use code CRAFTS22 at mollymahon.com. Enjoy!
Meet Supercrafter Molly Mahon
Molly Mahon is a ground-breaking guru in the world of block printing. Based in East Sussex, she works on residential and commercial projects worldwide, applying her designs to a range of fabrics, wallpapers, homewares and accessories.
Hailed as the go-to designer for colour and pattern, Molly explains, “My work tends to spring from three main areas of inspiration. These include the fabulous colours in Jaipur, the palettes and shapes I find in nature and the decorative style of Vanessa Bell in her home at Charleston Farmhouse”.
Molly collaborates with a host of high-profile brands, including Liberty, Boden and Christie’s, and her first book, House of Print, was published in 2020. Follow her on Instagram @mollymahonblockprinting or visit mollymahon.com.
This month’s Crafty City: Jaipur
Much of Molly’s inspiration comes from Jaipur, in Rajasthan, India. She describes it as “a whole city of craft, very visible to tourists as much of the creative industry occurs outside.” Throughout the city, specific areas are dedicated to particular crafts, such as silversmithing, pottery, weaving and leatherwork, and the bazaars are laden with v
