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Apatani Textile is a traditional handwoven fabric produced by the Apatani tribe, who Lives in the Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. These textiles are celebrated for their intricate geometric patterns and vibrant use of natural dyes. Apatani textiles are primarily used for garments such as shawls and headgear, symbolizing the tribe's rich cultural heritage. The art of weaving is deeply rooted in their traditions and passed down through generations, preserving their craftsmanship and unique techniques. The woven fabric of this tribe is known for its geometric and zigzag patterns and also for its angular designs.The Apatani community weaves its own textiles for various occasions, including rituals and cultural festivals. The tribe predominantly weaves shawls known as jig-Jiro and jilan or jackets called supuntarii. The traditional handloom of this tribe is a type of loin loom, which is called Chichin and is similar to the traditional handloom of the Nyishi tribe. It is portable, easy...

Block printing is the process of printing patterns by means of engraved wooden blocks. It is the earliest, simplest and slowest of all methods of textile printing. Block printing by hand is a slow process. It is, however, capable of yielding highly artistic results, some of which are unobtainable by any other method. HISTORY OF BLOCK PRINTING  The traditional art of Block Printing is being practiced in Rajasthan, India for more than 500 years. Block Printing was started in the 12th century and the rich art form of printing on fabrics was being enjoyed by the Kings and Queens which made Block Printing art recognizable as royal patronage from that time. Block printing on fabrics was introduced by the old Chippa Community located in the Bagru district of Rajasthan. The block printing art on fabric has been passed down to generations introducing various printing forms like Bagru printing, Sanganeri printing, Kalamkari block printing, Ajrakh printing, and Dabu pr...