A tiny town known for the exquisite Kalamkari style of textile printing - which earned it a GI tag - may be losing its sheen, thanks to a spurt in the use of modern and chemical methods that threaten ...

Various methods of printing on fabric (from silkscreen to block printing and stencils), step-and-repeat color separation used for bolts of fabric, and "engineered" images for pre-made piece goods such ...

If there was ever a model of a small-scale family business that embraces creative and strategic thinking in near equal measure while making beautiful, soulful goods, Block Shop is it. Sisters Hopie ...

Block printing in the subcontinent originally has its roots in the Indus Valley civilisation, where the famous Sindhi ajrak was also handcrafted and dyed. While the essence of this technique is over ...

Those engaged in the craft of hand block printing lament at the fading authenticity of their art and the tradition of producing its craft. While there is a strong desire to preserve traditions, block ...