Block printing in India

Block printing in India is the traditional use of woodblock fabric printing in India. It is traditional and has a number of local variations.^[1] It consists of stamping colored designs on fabric using specially carved wooden blocks.^[1]

India boasts a rich legacy in block printing that has endured for thousands of years. From Gujarat’s Ajrakh and Rajasthan’s Dabu to Madhya Pradesh’s Bagh prints, this ancient, labor-intensive art form continues to captivate with its timeless charm. Artisans are constantly exploring techniques such as natural color printing, resist techniques like Batik or Dabu. Some of the renowned block printing traditions in India include Sanganeri, Bagru, Dabu, Ajrakh, Bagh, Gaamthi, and Kalamkari.^[2]

Fabric printing is likely to have originated in China around 2500 BC.^[3]

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