Block Print Yardage

Pink with floral pattern

Made with block print technique, an ancient textile tradition where artisans use hand-carved wooden blocks to stamp intricate patterns repetitively onto the fabric. Centered mostly in Rajasthan and Gujarat, this highly precise craft utilizes natural dyes, resist-paste methods, and multi-generational techniques to produce unique, slow-made textiles.

 

  • Title: Block Print Yardage

  • Date: 1998

  • Geography: Rajasthan, India

  • Medium: Cotton

  • Dimensions: H. 46.5 in.  W. 40 in.

  • Provenance: Purchased in Jaipur, India

  • Inventory Number:  IN.30