Highlights

• Visit a hand block printing expert's studio which has been in working for the last 30 years to revive and preserve this age old craft.
• Get a hands-on experience to print your own piece of textile and take it back as souvenir.
• See the entire process from start to finish and also understand the intricacies involved in this labour intensive craft.

What?

Block printing is one of the earliest and simplest forms of textile printing. The earliest surviving examples from China date to before 220 AD. This process involves sketching and carving a design into a block of wood which is then hand carved with immense precision. This block is then stamped on fabric with the help of an ink or dye with repetition to create beautiful designs and patterns.

Where?

We will take you the old center of the block printing in Jaipur, Sanganer. It has for years earned a reputation for fine Block Printing with intricate designs on white Mulmul cotton fabric.

How?

Meet our expert guide at a mutually decided spot, and commence your journey to the to one of the hubs of block printing, Sanganer. Here we visit a block printing studio run by an expert and his family who will take you through the complete process from hand carving the wooden block to watching the artisans print with precision, washing and sun-drying of the beautiful fabric. While on the tour you can interact with the artisans and get a deeper understanding on their craft. You will then be taught by a master craftsman who will show you the basics of block printing and guide you through the technique. After that you can get your hands dirty and print and create your own unique masterpiece. During the tour of the studio you will also get to see a curated collection of ancient intricate wooden blocks.

Once the workshop is over, please don't forget to take your participation certificate before heading back to the city!

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