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Block printing in India

Method of block printing Chikankari in Lucknow (India)

Block printing in India is the traditional use of woodblock fabric printing in India. It is traditional and has a number of local variations.[1] It consists of stamping colored designs on fabric using specially carved wooden blocks.[1]

India boasts a rich legacy in block printing that has endured for thousands of years. From Gujarat’s Ajrakh and Rajasthan’s Dabu to Madhya Pradesh’s Bagh prints, this ancient, labor-intensive art form continues to captivate with its timeless charm. Artisans are constantly exploring techniques such as natural color printing, resist techniques like Batik or Dabu. Some of the renowned block printing traditions in India include Sanganeri, Bagru, Dabu, Ajrakh, Bagh, Gaamthi, and Kalamkari. [2]

History

Fabric printing is likely to have originated in China around 2500 BC.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "History Of Block Printing In India - Exploring Indian Textiles". Vogue India. 15 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Famous block printing techniques across India". shop.gaatha.com. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  3. ^ Needleman, Deborah (18 May 2018). "The Ancient Art of Jaipur Block Printing, and What It Means to India". The New York Times.


Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Block_printing_in_India