I was pleased to learn so much about the history of block printing as well as about the techniques. India has been renowned for its printed and dyed cotton cloth since the 12th century and the creative processes flourished as the fabric received royal patronage. Different styles of designs have evolved in different parts of the country. Rajasthan and Gujarat became the important trading centers of printed textiles particular in Block Printing Art. Today Block Printing has gained new height by reaching in the different corners of the world. The artisans try hard on developing the art completely through natural means using vegetable dyes and natural colors for printing and preserving their workmanship by passing it over to the coming generations.
Today, India is major hub and places such as Sanganer and Bagru are the flourishing trade centers for Hand Block printing. These two centers have different styles of hand block printing and the main difference between the two is the background on which the printing is done. Bagru Prints are done on black or red background and Sanganeri is done on white or off white backgrounds. To do this type of printing, wooden blocks are carved and dipped into a dye for applying a print onto the cloth. Carved out of Teakwood by skilled craftsman, these wooden blocks are works of art by themselves.
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