Block printing is a form of dying and coloring a fabric
using wooden blocks. India is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of
block printed fabric in the world. Block printing craftsmen use wooden or metal
blocks to create beautiful designs.The printing process begins by pre-washing
the fabrics in order to reduce water consumption. The fabric is then dyed, laid
flat on a table and fixed firmly to the table with pins. Four to five basic
natural colors are used that are then mixed together to form a multitude of
colors. The block is then dipped in the dye and stamped firmly by hand onto the
fabric. Finally, the fabric is rinsed in the water and hung to dry in the sun,
minimizing energy consumption.
From Gujarat, the art of
block printing spread to Rajasthan. Here colorful prints of birds, animals,
human figures, gods and goddesses are popular. The important centers for this
form of hand printing are Jaipur, Bangru, Sanganer, Pali and Barmer.
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