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Block Printing and Resist Dyeing Traditions of India (2024)

By Smriti Sahu

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  • India
  • Art
  • Mythology
  • Textile
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    • Ajarakh
    • Sanganeri
    • Bagru
    • Batik
    • Dabu
    • Kalamkari
    • Bandhani
    • Ikat
    • Bagh

    The block printing technique of India is interesting and relevant in many ways in India. It is a nexus of many professions such as Dhobis (launderers), rangrez (dyers), and chippa (printers) all come together to make a single printed textile.