Nestled in the heart of the Indian subcontinent lies a tradition woven into the very fabric of time — Ajrakh printing. This ancient art form, steeped in history and culture, transcends mere cloth.

Block prints come, broadly speaking, in two styles; those that are true to the decorative traditions of Indian block printing, such as those offered by Nano Sefton, owner of the Pigott’s Store in ...

Hand-carved wooden blocks are used to make the prints on the textiles. Some of the blocks are over 200 years old. They're retired when edges turn rough or become uneven.

A traditional textiles factory in Rajasthan India is bringing the ancient art of block printing back to life - and a French-Indian woman is leading the charge.

Rajasthani block printing is distinguished by its motifs, which draw inspiration from nature, mythology, and local culture. Popular patterns include floral designs like lotus and marigold, animal ...

Monday was all about colours, prints and fun for city school students. Victoria Memorial Hall and Sutra Textile Studies organised a block printing workshop for school students aged between 10 and 16 ...

Launched in 2018 by Zain Ahmad, Adnan Ahmad and Ishmail Ahmad, the founders were initially planning to use their brand to sell handwoven fabric produced in Pakistan. However for Zain, the Creative ...