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block print textiles

Enter the magical world of block print textiles where fabrics are embellished with elaborate designs made through a unique handcrafted block. This block, usually made of wood has special patterns that results in a creative touch to the fabric. It dates right back to ancient times; the Egyptians and Indians, for example embraced the art of this form of printing.

On the Indian side of block printing, it has thrived for more than 4,000 years with many prints holding their own symbolic meaning related to colourful cultural festivals like Holi and Diwali. Crafted with the finest dedication and expertise, by block printers, it is printed using natural dies over various fabrics.

Origins of Block Print Textiles

Block print textiles, the handmade stamping of fabric with ink to create delicate motifs is an art form that begins not on fabrics but paper where block patterns are carefully transferred and traced before being carved onto a block. This one is the most intricate part of manufacturing as it needs to precise from brand name up until every small stuff. After the block has been prepared it is dipped in a colorful array of dyes or paints and pressed on to the fabric time after time until this pattern can be revealed. It is an individually unique, one-of-a-kind piece of fabric that carries the imprint of the artisan hand behind it.

Recently, they have also become the darlings of fashion and interior world with their implication on traditional textiles. Traditional block prints have also made an appearance in modern fashion, as the designs are easily adaptable for use on clothing and home decor items. This perfect fusion of vintage elegance with modern sensibilities not just mark the fine dexterity that has been shown in keeping alive this rich tradition of block printing but also shores up and raises genuine credit for highly qualified hands behind these envious creations.

Why choose SULY Textile block print textiles?

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