What block print styles are trending in kurtis and ethnic wear in 2026?

Block print continues as one of the strongest Indian ethnic print trends — but the specific styles evolving in 2026 wholesale have distinct characteristics:

Top block print trends in kurtis 2026:

• Mud-resist and Dabu print: Dark indigo or black background with white/cream resist patterns — distinctive, earthy aesthetic gaining in D2C and artisan boutiques
• Bagru natural dye: Earthy rust-red and indigo on cotton — "artisan authenticity" aesthetic is driving premium boutique demand
• Sanganeri floral: The classic Jaipur fine floral — very safe mainstream seller across all city tiers
• Geometric block: Bold, clean geometric repeats — cross-over appeal between ethnic and Indo-western buyers
• Double block (two-colour): Two different blocks layered to create a more complex look — growing in the "hand-crafted premium" segment

Wholesale market reality: Most "block print" kurtis in Surat wholesale are digital print mimicking block print aesthetics — not genuine hand block. Genuine hand block print must be sourced from Jaipur or Bagru directly.