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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...

The best thing about saudagiri print is its versatile quality and combination of motifs. Saudagiri art was so favoured that it was given the name 'Pha of Gujarat' in Siam now known as Thailand.  Traditionally men and women of I am wore lower garments. Due to various reasons, these prints have now become a variety and only a few of the old fabrics preserved by traditional craftsmen can be found in museums today. History In the 19 th century, a trader from Gujarat saw a beautiful printed fabric that was exported from the Coromandel in the south of India meant for the royal family of Thailand. He grabbed the possibility of designing the equally bright and finely printed fabric for the common people of Siam from Gujarat. On returning to Gujarat he gave the samples of textiles to Ahmedabad printers to create exact copies. Since these prints were ordered by a trader. It is known as saudagiri print.  Usage The print was created in Ahmedabad and Peth...

One Among the ancient methods of fabric embellishment With hand waving. The word Ikat Is derived from the Malay word ' Mengikat’ Roughly translate as tie with a complex traditional process of trying or binding a set of threads to develop a beautiful pattern. History    Is one among the ancient and relevant technique. Though the origin of Ikat Is in controversary with various adias and it is not connected to one particular part of the world. the products of the ikat Are the most popular part of the trade enhance present all over the world and famous trade routes in the olden time. It even replaced the currency in the silk route. Indonesia is commonly known as the birthplace of the craft. but no hard proof states the statement.   Origin in India  Ikat is rare and used in activities. Ikat has been practiced in India for thousands of years ago. The reference of the craft is mentioned in Ajanta Caves and also in the 3rd century the Budd...

Warli art is believed to be one of the oldest varieties of art forms in history. The warli is a folk art mainly created by tribal people from the northern region of the sahyadri Range, which includes cities like Jawhar, Palghar, Dahanu, Talasari, Mokhada, and Vikramgarh of Palghar district in India. It is still practiced but it has not gained much glory. History  The history of the warli is impressive. The warli art is located just outside the dream city, Mumbai, and a few parts of Gujarat. They are one of the Largest tribes in India.  They’ve been near the mega-city but they refuse contemporary cultures and lifestyles. The tribe practiced around 3000 BC which was not recognized until 1970 and traces of art can be found as early as the 10th century AD. Warli art revolves around Mother Nature.  the focal point of warli is nature, while farming is their main source of food. They have great respect for wildlife and nature. Just...

Baluchari sari is a type of sari mostly worn by women in Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal.  it is a handwoven saree using rich dyed silk, with motifs portraying Indian mythology woven into a large pallu.  Craftsmen mainly are from Murshidabad and the designs are mainly subjected to Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is the symbol of the elite and status. They are considered connoisseurs items. History Baluchari came into practice much after the muslin. A small village called Baluchar in Murshidabad district, the saree was practiced five hundred years ago. The weaving set up was then moved to Bishnupur from Baluchar and the reason known for the transfer is natural calamities. There the industry grew excellently during the British rule. The making process The process of making Baluchari can be divided into several parts. The cocoon of the silkworm has been bred to produce raw silk. Then the cocoon attain to the maturity is transferred...

Craftsman from the whole country has found the freedom to express their culture and art in these 9 yards of fabric and perhaps This is why India is home to some of the finest handloom fabric since long ago. One among such beautiful weaves, Comes from Maheshwar Madhya Pradesh. with its enriched history, the town falls right in its framed Maheshwari fabric. The Sarees are a few of the diverse fusion which makes Maheshwar a multidimensional and adored place to visit in Madhya Pradesh. History  In the 5th century maheshwar a town on the Bank of narmada was once the capital of malwas and considerably lofty status was their in terms of royal interest till Maratha Holkar region 1818. The royal family motivated that arrived into superiority of maheshwari saree. According to the legend, the craftsman from Surat and malwa Where employed to design a complete 9 yard by the Rani Ahilya Bai Holka. Which were gifted to the relatives and guest who visited the pa...