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    Handicrafts & Carpets                                    Related Theory for Exercise 1.1.07
                Hand Embroidery Artisan - Introduction to Hand Embroidery

                Block printing

                Objectives: At the end of this lesson you shall be able to
                •  explain block printing
                •  list the uses of block printing
                •  describe the process of block printing in sozni embroidery.

                Block                                                  Fig 2

                A very finely carved walnut wood block lays the base
                for a finely embroidered shawl. Most workshops vast
                collection of blocks that are used for decades. Different
                blocks are used for printing the borders and the centre.
                The master craftsman carefully prints the design using
                blocks. Printing is done in such a way that just an imprints
                remain for embroidery. Chemical ink is used for printing
                after which embroidery is done on the printed design.
                (Fig 1)
                  Fig 1                                               1  Design: Create a detail design on paper
                                                                      2  Carve: Engrave the design onto wooden walnut block.
                                                                      3  Prepare: apply a thin layer of oil or wax to the block
                                                                        to prevent the fabric from sticking.
                                                                      4  Prepare ink: prepare ink for printing.
                                                                      5  Print: Apply ink to the blocks press them onto the
                                                                        fabric.
                                                                      6  Stitch: stitch the design onto the fabric using a small,
                                                                        sharp needle. (Fig 3)
                The first textile-printing technique (making impressions)
                was  that  using  blocks  with  raised  printing  surfaces,   Fig 3
                which were inked and then pressed on to the fabric. By
                repetition, the image from a single block builds up into a
                complete design over the fabric area.
                Uses
                Block printing is used to make patterns and designs on
                fabric. These fabrics are used to make apparels such as
                shawls, coats, rumaals, caps and other textile materials.
                Process

                The process of block printing in sozni embroidery involves   Sozni embroidery is a labour intensive process that can
                the following steps: (Fig 2)                          take months or years to complete. The final product is
                                                                      luxurious piece of wearable art that is prized around the
                                                                      world  a unique feature of sozni embroidery is that the
                                                                      back of the fabrics mirrors the design on the front.

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