Ranki

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 art that symbolizes women’s empowerment is known as Tikuli. There is historical importance related to tikuli art. Locally the colorful dots that women wear between their eyebrows is known as tikuli. Commonly tikuli is called Bindi. The bindi serves as a symbol of women who wears bindi to represent intellect, and it is this facet that influences tikuli art.  There are a lot of similarities between Tikuli art and madhubani painting, it is difficult to find differences in the paintings. There are very tiny variation in both craft. History Over 800years back Tikuli art originates. The art includes very refine artwork that can rarely be seen at first look. The painting that prevails in the local area gained popularity and manages to grab the spotlight of traders and Mughals who show interest in the appreciation of this art. It is said that Tikuli art is worn by Queens. With the advent of the British and the decline of the Mughals. This art faces a hard time....