A cultural history of Balotra prints examining how they are made and the communities that wore them. This Balotra is involves the using the local dabu mud resist method. Includes authentic fabric samples .
Print Progress: Innovation & Revival, 1970-2005: Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
Documents this period of regeneration in the hand block printing industry and recounts the story of a revival in the hand printing through new design direction.
Sanganer: Traditional Textiles, Cntemporary Cloth: Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
Historicaly renowned for block printing, the bustling town of Sanganer evokes an almost mythical association with hand printed cloth. Home to a large community of block printers for centuries, the city remains a vital contributor to India's vibrant textile industry even though time has brought significant changes. A place where ancient traditions collide with modern concerns, Sanganer presents an interesting paradigm for the current state of the craft. As ...
