At Maison d’Hermine, our re-produced block prints begin with a hands-on creative process. We use design blocks and watercolor to make impressions on paper, then arrange the captured artwork into a layout using computer-aided design. Our CAD compositional layout is printed onto fabric, carrying the character of the original paper impressions into the home.
It begins with a design block
The design block provides the starting motif. It has shapes and decorative details that establish the visual language of the pattern. Watercolor is applied to the block, preparing it to leave an impression on chart paper. This first step brings the structure and feel together with the spontaneous quality of color.
Watercolor meets paper
The block is pressed onto chart paper to create the artwork. The resulting impressions can carry soft edges, tonal variation and subtle differences in pigment coverage. These details give the design its distinctive character and provide the creative foundation for the fabric print.
A considered layout in CAD
The paper impressions are brought into CAD, where the motifs are arranged into a seamless composition. Scale, spacing and repeat are considered together so the pattern flows across the fabric. The layout gives structure to the original artwork while keeping its visual character at the heart of the design.
The artwork becomes fabric
Once the layout is complete, the design is reproduced through fabric printing. The blocks create the original artwork on paper; the finished fabric receives the prepared print. This approach connects the charm of block-made watercolor impressions with a carefully arranged textile design, bringing pattern and personality to everyday spaces.