The fabric used for block printing is cleaned first to eliminate all starch prior to the start of the printing process. The craftsman lays the cloth on a printing table, stretches it across the entire ...

Discharge block printing is often designed on apparels where the entire fabric is dipped in colour, including the specific areas on which design is to be created.

“Block-printing on fabric is a centuries-old profession in South Asia. When I started this work professionally, I was paid Rs 300 as a monthly salary.

To keep up with growing demands and reduce production costs and time, many villagers have started using chemical dyes and the screen printing method to produce the famed textile style. The modern ...