The word “Gulnaar” - “Us ke chehre ka rang gulnaar sa tha” Often used in Urdu

poetry to symbolize beauty and burning passion. It symbolizes beauty, love, and is also associated with a gentle, kind-hearted, and sensitive nature. In Persian and Central Asian cultures, the Fire-flower, pomegranate blossom holds significant cultural importance.

The pomegranate blossom, in particular, is tied to abundance, fertility, and fierce feminine energy. You’ll find it referenced in Persian art, Mughal motifs, and even vintage Bollywood song lyrics. It represents everything that’s lush, bold, and alive.

Inspiration: Pomegranate flowers (Gulnaar)

The pomegranate blossom isn’t shy. It doesn’t whisper its beauty, it burns with it.

When in bloom, pomegranate flowers burst in vivid hues of fiery orange-red a color that sits somewhere between sunset flame and deep vermillion. It’s not just red. It’s not just orange. It’s a living in-between, shifting with the light, the soil, the season almost like emotion made visible.

This shade isn’t soft or pastel. It’s bold, raw, and full of contrast, the perfect reflection of what Gulnaar stands for: feminine intensity, the push and pull between grace and rebellion, the quiet beauty that still demands to be seen.

Ayurvedic Insights: It blooms with power

The pomegranate flower is as striking in form as it is in symbolism. Blooming in warm climates between March and July, its vivid red to orange petals appear like flames against green foliage, instantly catching the eye. These crinkled, paper-thin blooms often mark the start of fruit-bearing, though not every flower matures into a pomegranate making it a quiet metaphor for untapped potential. Beyond its visual appeal, the flower holds medicinal value in Ayurveda, known for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties, especially in treating diabetes, heart health, and skin conditions. With its fusion of beauty and purpose, the pomegranate flower reminds us that nature rarely blooms just to show it blooms with power.

Origin of Indian Block Printing: How It’s Made

The roots of Indian block printing trace back to over 2,000 years ago, with its earliest impressions found on fabric fragments unearthed in Gujarat and along the Indus Valley. But it was during the Mughal era that the craft truly flourished, elevated through royal patronage and trade. Regions like Bagru, Sanganer, Ajrakhpur, & Machilipatnam became vibrant centers of textile artistry, where entire communities were dedicated to carving, dyeing, and printing cloth.

How Block Printing Works — Step by Step:

1) Designing & Carving the Block

Skilled artisans first draw intricate motifs often inspired by flowers, paisleys, or geometric shapes and hand-carve them onto seasoned teak wood blocks. Each color in a pattern requires a separate block.

2) Preparing the Fabric

Cotton or silk is pre-washed and treated with harad (myrobalan) to remove starch andensure the dye adheres properly.

3) Mixing Natural Dyes

Traditional dyes are derived from plants, minerals, and roots like indigo for blue, madder root for red, turmeric for yellow, and pomegranate rind for earthy greens & golds.

4) Printing by Hand

The artisan dips the block into dye, aligns it carefully, and presses it rhythmically onto the fabric, a skill that requires extreme precision and flow. This is done for each color, layer by layer.

5) Drying & Fixing the Colors

Once printed, the fabric is left to dry under the sun, then steamed or washed to fix the dyes and bring out their full vibrancy.

6) Final Finishing

The fabric may be ironed, stitched, or further embellished depending on its final use from sarees and kurtas to contemporary fashion pieces.

it’s a collaboration between earth, hand, and heritage. In a world rushing towards the future, it reminds us that true beauty often takes time.That’s how our first drop came to life inspired by the pomegranate blossom, Gulnaar backless, pomegranate blossom inspired short kurti top. This timeless flower, often called the "flower of fire", sparked our imagination with its vivid red motifs, glowing yellow stems, and the way it blooms boldly against a royal blue base. The print reflects energy, elegance, and raw emotion just like the women we design for. Our aim with this collection is to celebrate Indian women as they are bold, radiant, and unapologetically powerful. Gulnaar isn’t just a print; it’s a statement of strength and softness, stitched together with intention and cultural depth.

From Blooms to Blocks: Pomegranate Flowers in Indian Block Prints

Indian block printing has long drawn inspiration from nature, and the pomegranate flower, or gulnaar, is one of its most poetic muses. With its flame-like shape, bold curves, and crinkled edges, this flower is often stylized into repeating motifs that appear on textiles across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.

Often called the “Flower of Fire” blazes in hues of fiery red, burnt orange, and deep coral colors that have long captured the imagination of Indian artisans. In block printing traditions like Bagru & Sanganeri, these intense tones are not just decorative; they hold deep cultural meaning. Red, in particular, symbolizes power, fertility, and transformation themes central to feminine identity in Indian design. Artisans translate the flame-like petals of the pomegranate flower into bold, organic motifs, stamping them onto fabric using carved wooden blocks and natural dyes like royal blue, madder root or turmeric-enhanced reds.

The motif is symbolic representing fertility, beauty, and the unfolding of inner strength, making it especially powerful in women’s clothing. Much like the flower itself, these prints celebrate the beauty of imperfection, individuality, and the timeless connection between culture and craft.

This isn’t just printing its poetry. A heritage that refuses to be rushed, that speaks in texture, story, and color. In an age of fast fashion, Indian block print stands as a quiet rebellion reminding us that the hands behind the fabric matter, and that true art isn’t mass-produced, it’s passed down.