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What is block printing?

Block printing is a centuries-old technique which uses wooden blocks, hand carved with intricate patterns and designs to hand print fabric and paper.

India is globally renowned for block printed fabrics and unmatched craftsmanship in hand-carving detailed wooden blocks. 
(Tess Grace & Holly Jones: Indian Block Printing An Inspirational Project Book, 2025)

You don't need to be artistic or an avid crafter to be able to block print. 

Block printing is a simple, yet therapeutic craft that anyone can do! There's no right or wrong when it comes to creating patterns when printing, follow your own creativity or be inspired by others.

 

Tea towel printed with block printing stamps in hare and seed head designs in a purple and green colour scheme
Tote bag printed with floral stamps in the shape of the letter E
Block printed pattern printed with paisley shapes in a blue, yellow, green and dark pink colour scheme
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