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Block Printing

At the end of this lesson, you shall be able to
• introduction and types of block printing
• the process of block printing

Introduction of block printing

Block printing on textiles is the process of printing patterns on textiles, usually of linen, cotton or silk, by means
of incised wooden blocks. It is the earliest, simplest and slowest of all methods of textile printing.Block printing by
hand is a slow process. It is,however, capable of yielding highly artisticresults, some of which are unobtainable by
any other method.India, since ancient times, is known for its unique arts and crafts. One of the earliest techniques
used to colour fabric was printing with a simple wooden block.Printing is the process of applying colour to fabric
in definite patterns or designs. It is also known as known as localized application of dye or pigment in thickened
form to a substrate to create an attractive design with well defined boundaries.There is also much diversity
in design, normally varying from figures of animals and birds to traditional patterns of flowers, trees and also
modern graphical patterns.These magnificent block prints and designs are best used in decorative wall hangings,
garments like saris, skirts, tops, bed linens and dress materials.Rajasthan and Surat became the important trading
centres of printed textiles particular in block print art.

The variety of designs is Hand-block printing is an inseparable part of cultural heritage of Rajasthan.There are two
types of block printing famous in the state of Rajasthan namely
• Sanganeri - printed on white background

• Bagru - printed on black and red background
Types of block printing
1 Sanganeri print
2 Bagru print
3 Dabu print

1 Sanganeri print
• In Rajasthan Colorful prints of Birds, Animals, Human figures, Gods and Goddesses are popular.
• The important centers for this form of are Jaipur, Bangru, Sanganer, Pali and Barmer.
• Bold patterns and colors are popular. They are printed repeatedly in diagonal rows.

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