Hand block-printed cotton robes and loungewear, each print named for a real woman.

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"You already carry so much. These pieces were made to carry you."

— Ruchi, founder of Paisley Affair

Morning tea poured beside a kettle in soft light

The Ritual of Return

Not a reward. A right.

There are hours in a day that belong entirely to you — before the requests arrive, after the work is done. Paisley Affair was made for those hours. Not to be earned. Simply to be entered.

I The First Soft Moment

Before the day asks anything of you. Tea, light, the feeling of cotton that was made slowly, with care.

II The Unhurried Middle

You are allowed to move through this time without agenda. The woman whose name is in your print understood this too.

III The Return to Fullness

You will give more beautifully when you have first given to yourself.

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PAISLEY WOMEN

Every print carries her name.

Each design in our collection is named for a real woman — a pioneer, a quiet revolutionary, an everyday bearer of courage. When you wear Paisley Affair, you wear her forward.

Hand-carved wooden blocks used for block printing in Sanganer, Rajasthan

Living Heritage

An art form passed hand to hand.

Block printing is not a technique — it is a relationship between maker and material that takes years to learn and a lifetime to master. Our artisans in Rajasthan carry this knowledge as their inheritance. Each print you wear is the result of that unbroken lineage.

400+ years of tradition.

100% Breathable cotton, azo-free dyes

Small batches only — nothing mass-produced, ever

Handmade by artisans with care.

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About Paisley Affair

Paisley Affair makes hand block-printed cotton robes, pajama sets and short sets. They are printed in small batches by artisans in Sanganer, Rajasthan, on 100% cotton with azo-free dyes. Each print is named for a real woman whose story lives in our journal. Founded by Ruchi, Paisley Affair is a women-owned brand based in Austin, Texas.

Good to know

What is hand block printing?

Hand block printing is a centuries-old Indian technique in which artisans carve a design into wooden blocks, dip each block in dye, and press it onto fabric by hand — one impression at a time, one block for each color. Unlike machine printing, every repeat is placed by a person, so the finished cloth carries the small, living variations of the hand that made it.

Where are Paisley Affair pieces made, and who makes them?

Every piece is hand block-printed by artisans in Sanganer, near Jaipur in Rajasthan, India — a town known for its block-printing tradition — and made in small batches. Paisley Affair is a women-owned brand based in Austin, Texas, founded in May 2024.

What fabric do you use?

We use 100% cotton cambric. Cambric is a fine, tightly woven, plain-weave cotton — smooth, lightweight and soft against the skin, with a light drape that gets even softer with every wash. All of our fabric is pre-washed and pre-shrunk before it's made into your piece.

How do the pajamas fit, and what size should I order?

Our pieces come in sizes S to XL and are cut loose and relaxed — made to be lived in, not fitted to. For tops, choose the size you'd normally reach for in a button-down; if you're between sizes, size down. For pants and shorts, your regular size is the right size. See our Fit Guide for measurements.

How do I wash block-printed cotton?

Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with like colors. Hand block-printed colors soften gently over a long life of wear and washing — the way a favorite piece should. Washing cold and drying away from harsh sun and high heat will keep them rich for longer.

Where do you ship, and how long does it take?

We currently ship within the United States. Orders typically leave our studio within 2–3 days. Shipping is a $5 flat rate, and complimentary on orders over $100. See all FAQs.