Hand Block Printing

Exploring the Art of Block Printing in India.

Complex geometric patterns and deep colors (indigo and madder red) created using an intricate 14 to 16-step resist-dyeing process.

AJRAKH (Gujarat & Rajasthan) :

BAGH (Madhya Pradesh):

Dabu & Bagru are traditional handblock printing from Rajasthan ,known specially for earthy tones, floral/geometric motifs, and mud-resist printing technique as applied before dyeing the fabric with Natural Vegetable based Dyes, to create beautiful patterns.

DABU & BAGRU (Rajasthan):

Direct printing on textiles using natural colors and dyes; features bold floral and geometric patterns inspired by nature.

Collection of carved wooden printing blocks with various patterns.

A 500-year-old mud-resist textile art form originating from the Neemuch district in Madhya Pradesh. It involves an intricate 18-step dyeing process using natural dyes (indigo, alizarin) and traditional wooden blocks. The prints feature deep, dark colors and rustic nature-inspired motifs.

NANDANA (Madhya Pradesh) :

TARAPUR (Madhya Pradesh) :

Characterized by delicate, highly intricate floral designs and fine lines, traditionally printed on white or light-colored fabrics

SANGANERI (Rajasthan) :

This elegant print is practised in Tarapur village of Neemuch district,Madhya Pradesh and majorly represents a number of variations of Amba (Mango motifs) which is generally is majorly worked upon a base of Indigo.