Hand block printing on a fabric is a fascinating process. india has always been renowned for its printed and dyed cotton since the 12th century. the unique art of hand block printing employs skillfully hand carved wooden blocks / metallic blocks to print designs or patterns on a fabric by hand. hand block printing though a simple process requires a lot of skills and expertise. the process is painstaking and time consuming, but the result is always unique and beautiful.
In hand block printing, the design is first drawn on wood using a sharp needle and then the desired design is carved using the chisel, hammer, file, nails etc. the printing involves laying the cloth/fabric, which is to be printed, on flat tables and impressions are made using the beautifully carved blocks. in case of direct printing, the block is dipped in the colored dye and impressions are made. in case of resist dyeing, impression of an impermeable material (clay, resin, wax etc) is made on the fabric which is then dyed in the desired shade. the block image remains un printed and reappears in reverse.
In the olden days,vegetable dyes are mainly used for block printing. but these days synthetic dyes are used for printing.
Hand-printed textiles such as head scarves, quilt covers, tablecloths, prayer mats, pillowcases, handkerchiefs, couch covers, napkins, towels, shirts and turbans are some of the highly priced items. More..
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