Hand Block Print
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Applying colour using wooden block.
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Wooden blocks are made according to patterns.
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Placing of block on textile is critical.
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Paper is used to avoid print in certain areas.
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Wooden Blocks.
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Apparatus for making colours.
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Mixing colours to get desired shade.
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Prepared colour is placed in tray with cotton padding.
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'Achaaraa' – cloth used to make base.
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Drying cloth for printing.
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Washed and dried cloth ready for printing.
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Hand block print is one of the techniques of applying colour in a definitive pattern on textile surface. As the name suggests, a block of wood is prepared and desired pattern is carved out on one of the flat side. This side is dipped in colour and then placed on textile surface.
Hand block printing is done in many parts of India but Sanganer (situated near Jaipur, Rajasthan) is the most popular. Hand block printing developed in sanganer in during the 17th century when it got popular in European countries.Sanganer print got its identity because of its intricate and floral patterns. East India Company started exporting it.
Today, almost the whole of Sanganer village is involved in the business of hand block print. More than 150 printing units are setup and is growing day by day.
