Since 1996, hand block printing has been our core craft and the heart of our company. We design and hand block print original patterns for the interior design trade in our Philadelphia studio. Under one roof, we create the designs, develop our color palettes, mix all of our own paints, and make our own blocks. Our talented team of artisans hand block prints each yard with a one-of-a-kind painterly approach to this ancient craft, yielding fabrics with a singular look and feel.
Designed by Liz Galbraith, our Handblock fabric collection is 26 patterns printed to order on linen, inspired by nature and the rich history of textile traditions. The designs strive to have their own point of view: a modern sensibility, an attitude of joy, a respect for negative space, and always a focus on color.
Color is the life blood of the studio, where we mix to order more than 250 colors created with our water-based 16-pigment palette. Typically 8 or more pigments are used in each color, so we call them spice blends rather than recipes. They have depth and clarity, nuance and transparency. They work together in wonderful ways, creating moods and feelings in a room.
Because we hand block print to order, creating custom Handblock fabrics is easy and fun. In addition to our standard line, you can choose from our patterns, colors, and ground cloths to create a fabric that will work perfectly for your project and truly be your own.
Galbraith & Paul fabrics are available to the trade through Designer Showrooms.