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The Art of Block Printing is widely appreciated Reinvent the vibrant colors on textile printing

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Block Printing In Jaipur
The Art of Block Printing is widely appreciated Reinvent the vibrant colors on textile printing

Interesting fact: India is the largest exporter and manufacturer of block printing textiles. Do you know this?

Yes, amazingly it’s true and India has always been revered for its richness, variety, and quality of handlooms and textiles. The world looks up to India for its rich weaves, unique textile arts, and legendary prints displaying an amazing combination of vibrant colors. One of the shining examples of the Indian handloom industry is Hand Block Printing, which has today gained popularity all over the world. 

Just imagine simply a method of putting the stone blocks on a fabric printing has gained immense fame. What would be the reason behind this, have you ever wondered?

Well, this is just because of its simple and attractive look that makes the fabric look more adorable with the inlays of colorful prints. Wooden or metal blocks are used to create different designs which are later imprinted on the fabric. Many different materials like wood, linoleum, and rubber are used to create the blocks which are also known as “relief printing” as it leaves a raised texture on the paper. 

Process of Block Printing: A crips review

The process of Block Printing in Jaipur is not so simple and easy. It demands perseverance in the process which starts with crafting a design on a wooden block that is later going to be used to print the designs. Woodcarvers delicately cut the design on every block in different forms. 

Once the carving on wood is done, the fabrics are washed, dried, and placed on a plane surface area. The outlines are printing on the textile and then the process of filling the outline starts. When the printing is finally done, the fabric is dried under the sun in an open area, then washed off with clean water, and then dried again. 

Types of Block Printing: Learn printing art in different styles

This textile printing art is done in different ways and here are discussed well about the types of block printing - 

Discharge Printing: In this type of block printing Jaipur, the fabric is firstly dyed and then the dye is removed from the portions of the cloth which is to be designed using the blocks. Finally, the bleach section is treated and the dye is reapplied to create an amazing block print design. 

Direct Block Printing: Under this, firstly the cloth is bleached and then dyed. With the background-color remaining constant, the printer is used to design the dyed fabric using the wooden blocks. 

Resist Printing: In this, the block is used to apply an impermeable resist using clay, wax, or resin. Later, when the cloth is dyed, the portion covered by the resist doesn’t take the dye. Finally, when the resist is removed, the design is already created in a reverse manner. 

Block Printing Tours in Jaipur: Learn the art on your own!

Hand Block Printing is broadly practiced in and around Jaipur wherein, you will have a chance of practicing and learning right from the artisans having expertise skill this. The main hub of block printing is Sanganer, Bagru, and Jaipur, where this art has a thriving presence in Rajasthan. If you are willing to have a specific Block Printing Jaipur Tour, then Block Printing in Jaipur provides different workshops that let you take a tour of the finest industries of block printing where this art is practiced for generations to generations. Check out our exclusive workshops of Block printing in Jaipur and get an outstanding experience of learning this textile art in India. 

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