Wood block printing fabric

Block printing is an ancient technique of textile printing that is practiced even in modern times. Intricately carved wood blocks are used to stamp patterns onto the fabric. The method of dyeing used is 'resist-dyeing' where the true colors are revealed after reacting with air.

If you love homemade and vintage, join me on a creative journey. Discover how to block print fabric using wooden blocks and chalk paint to turn plain towels into functional art for your kitchen.

Placement of the blocks is gauged by eye as the printers dip the blocks in pigment, blot, and stamp the patterns onto lengths of fabric. The speed and accuracy of this hand crafted process is impressive. Many areas around Sanganer specialize in block printing, and have passed the art down for generations.

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Three different techniques of printing - Direct Printing, Discharge Printing and Resist dying. Know all about fashion at Threads.

Every detail of our block printed designs is created with skills that have been passed down through generations, making each piece completely unique.

Indian wood block printing, a heritage craft, brings our hand block printed fabrics to life. Learn about block print designs & block prints: