Handblockprint

What an amazing art it is. Such a symbol of our culture, traditions and creativity. I am talking about the hand block printing over here. Started by the chippa community of Bagru, Rajasthan before so many years ago and now has become a trend in all over the world. Their unique colors, designs and patterns blow everyone’s heart every time. You must be wondering that what is the actual concept behind hand block printing.  It is a process of printing which is done with the help of wooden blocks made of teak wood. These teak wood blocks used to be soaked first in the oil before used in printing for so many days in order to smoothen them. After this only, the artists use these blocks in the process of hand block printing. As this process was first originated in Bagru, Rajasthan, you can see a wide range of collection of   Dabu print sarees with hand block printing on them. Saree is such a beautiful stuff for women which adds grace to women’s beauty. There is a wide...

India is the motherland of many ancient forms of art, culture, civilizations for which it has acclamation throughout the world such as Ayurveda or Indus Valley Civilization to name a few. Block printing is also an ancient Indian form of textile art which has made Indian art form popular throughout the world.  Hand block printing practice has been extensively practices from centuries in India. This traditional form of fabric printing make use of carved and dyed wooden blocks that are pressed on fabric to create the desired design pattern. A well designed block print fabric looks absolutely amazing. These are typically made in single colour. Although originated in China but India has made this art form popular.  In present time Bagru in Rajasthan, is the hub of hand block print materials. These motifs are created by craftsmen with the help of natural dyes. The process of creating this mesmerizing piece of art is not that easy. Let us discuss the process ...