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The hand block printing technique of transferring beautiful designs from a carved wooden block to a fabric using dyes or ink. The textile printing style using wooden blocks in Hand Block Printing has made everyone a fan of this art showcasing the ultimate artistic work of skilled craftsmanship. The wooden blocks that are used for this printing style need to be carved delicately first and then the blocks are left for a few hours to soak in the water. The carved designs on wood blocks are then imprinted on the fabric which makes it look perfectly beautiful.
The process of Block printing Jaipur is practised all over India in many different ways, and here we have briefly explained each one of these -
Andhra Pradesh:
Kalamkari Hand Block Printing -
Literally, Kalam means Pen and Kari means work, Kalamkari is the name given by the Persian rulers, it was developed and flourished in Machilipatnam region. Kalamkari is the blend of hand paintings and block printings. In this, the cotton silk and other fabrics are coupled along with the Hand Block Printing method.
Gujarat:
Pethapur block carvings -
Pethapur in Gujarat is traditionally a center for carving wooden blocks for multiple Gujarati styles of block printing which is mainly specialized in Ajrakh, Sanganeri, Bagh, and Saudagiri.
Ajrakh block printing -
Ajrakh in Persian means blue. Because of its astounding blue or indigo which remains in the base of fabric, the textile print looks quite amazing. The origins of Ajrakh can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization.
Saudagiri Hand Block Printing -
Saudagiri word is derived from the word “Sauda” meaning a deal or a trade, translated loosely means fabric for trade. In this, the fabric is the most important material supplied to Thailand from the 16th to 19th century.
Rajasthan:
Bagru Block Prints -
One of the most famous hand block printing styles in Rajasthan, Bagru Block Prints are widely known for its magnificence and grandeur. Bagru printing design comprises various types of designs like birds, fruits, leaves, animals, and geometric shapes.
Sanganeri Block Prints -
Sanganeri printing style is a technique and style which was developed in Sanganer regions of Rajasthan. These prints are famous for their off white or pure white base colors which offer an outstanding look of the design.
Madhya Pradesh:
Bagh -
This style of block printing has its base in Village of Bagh lies on the bank of river Bagh in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. The printing process is almost similar to that of Rajasthan but the core ingredients differ only. Bagh prints mainly comprises flowers or floral patterns on cotton fabric.
Out of all these multiple styles of block printing, Block printing in Jaipur is widely famous wherein you can mark your visit to Sanganer or Bagru village in Rajasthan. To learn more about these arts, book your Block Printing workshop tour in Bagru and Sanganer and learn it right away from the skilled artisans.