SOME ICONIC TEXTILE CRAFT OF HAND BLOCK PRINTS IN INDIA

In India the practice of block- printing goes back to ancient period. Near about 4000 years ago from period Indus valley civilization Ajrakh Kutch and Sindh uncovered history.
 Ajrakh, Sanganer, Bagru, Kalamkari, Bagh all have some specific specialities. Other places like Umedhpur, Tarapur are special for traditional prints using indigo.The other styles hand-block mostly in movement within local area. The products made this technique include saris, shawls, dress materials, dupattas, turban etc furnishing material, usually bed sheets, curtains, table cloths, pillow covers used print.Today catching up with youngsters, Shirts also print a new ethenic look.