{"id":338,"date":"2023-11-08T09:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marigoldstyle.com\/blog\/?p=338"},"modified":"2023-11-08T09:57:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T14:57:49","slug":"discover-heritage-of-indian-hand-block-printed-textiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/discover-heritage-of-indian-hand-block-printed-textiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Craftsmanship and Heritage of Indian Block Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timeless beauty, and age-old craftsmanship. This is the heritage that Indian block printed textiles exude. From pieces once prized by royalty and taste-makers to those that adorn modern homes around the world, the hand block printing process used to create them has not changed much in centuries. The history and technique behind these fabrics is complex, and remarkable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Block Printing of Poppy-Gina\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9fPR69kqHwA?feature=oembed&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\"><strong>Hand Block Printed&nbsp;Textiles That Traveled the World<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is difficult to say with any certainty when India first began practicing block printing. Records indicate that as early as the 12<sup>th<\/sup> century, certain coastal regions of the country were renowned for their excellent printed cotton. In the 17<sup>th<\/sup> century, the craft migrated to the state of Rajasthan in western India, which became the preeminent center for block printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exceptional vitality and character of hand block printed textiles is unlike any other, and captured the hearts of both traders and patrons around the world. Indian dyed and printed cottons were famous for the quality of their designs and colors, which were new and unfamiliar to the Western consumers and carried tremendous influence over fashionable taste in Europe. \u00a0During the 18<sup>th<\/sup> and 19<sup>th<\/sup> centuries, India was the world\u2019s greatest exporter of handcrafted textiles. Europe paid in gold or silver for the highly sought-after printed textiles, and often used them as direct currency to barter for spices from Indonesia. Along with these spices, the remaining textiles were then taken back to London where they were sold for bullion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\"><strong>Masters of Multicultural Design: The Global Impact<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian artisans mastered techniques and styles from different regions, blending local traditions with outside influences. The result was one of the most magnificent pattern vocabularies ever created. Over time, the craft spread not just within the Indian subcontinent, but also to Southeast Asia, thanks to traders and maritime routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\">Hand Blocked Fabric Reached Wester Europe: A Fashion Revolution<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When hand-blocked fabric reached Western Europe, it caused nothing short of a fashion revolution. Textiles from the Indian subcontinent were not only desired for their exotic patterns loved&nbsp;by Mughal emperors&nbsp;but also for the mastery behind them, which drew the attention of textile connoisseurs and even European royalty. The fabrics were so valued that they often served as a form of currency, exchanged for other goods and spices across different regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aristocrats, textile connoisseurs and working people alike were charmed by the extraordinary printed fabrics, and gave their patronage to the craft. In England alone, lengths of Indian patterned silk and cotton, as well as hand made handkerchiefs, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indian-block-print-napkins-marigoldstyle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">table napkins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/handmade-indian-bedding-block-print-applique-patchwork-kantha.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian print bedding<\/a> and neck-scarves were sold in the thousands. These storied antique hand block printed textiles can be found in museums all over the world today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\">Block Print Fabrics: The Ancient Art Passed Down Through the Ages<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The traditional craft of hand block printing process requires precision, skill and meditative focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It begins with the engraving of detailed designs onto a wooden block by a skilled block carver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Various types of wood can serve as the source material for the block. However, many of our artisan partners choose to use Sheesham wood, also known as Indian rosewood, which is readily available. A skilled Indian artisan first sketches the design on paper, then transfers it to a perfectly smooth block of wood.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Skilled-wood-block-carver_91kb.jpg\" alt=\"A skilled block carver engraving a detailed design into a wood block preparing for the block printing.\" class=\"wp-image-2212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Skilled-wood-block-carver_91kb.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Skilled-wood-block-carver_91kb-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Skilled-wood-block-carver_91kb-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Skilled-wood-block-carver_91kb-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\">Perfecting Each Separate Block<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A separate block is required for each distinct color in the design. To capture this culturally distinct art form, a high level of care and craftsmanship is invested in perfecting the wood printing blocks. By doing so, the artisan lets the creative process unfold naturally, trusting that focused attention on the steady and repetitive stamping pattern will mitigate minor errors. This approach allows the patterns to achieve and maintain their highest visual expression.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-2461 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/roza-gulshan-reversible-pillow-cover-coral-pink.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Separate-block-for-each-color-Comp.png\" alt=\"Featuring separate wood blocks. Perfectly carved blocks accommodate multiple colors and patterns in the block printing designs.\" class=\"wp-image-2461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Separate-block-for-each-color-Comp.png 1400w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Separate-block-for-each-color-Comp-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Separate-block-for-each-color-Comp-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Separate-block-for-each-color-Comp-768x549.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Three different blocks for the Roza design for the deep red outline, the green leaves and the effervescent pink for the flowers; and one block for the one-color Gulshan design.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\">Preparing the Fabric<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the intricate process of block printing begins, the fabric must first be prepared to receive the dye. Cotton fabric is purchased at the market and soaked in water for 24-48 hours. This step is crucial for removing some of the starchiness from the fibers. Artisans beat the wet lengths of cotton on river stones worn down by years of use, a technique that softens the fabric. Once softened, the fabric is laid out to dry, naturally bleached by the bright Indian sun, ensuring it is ready to absorb the intricate patterns and colors that will be applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\">Achieving the Most Magnificent Pattern Vocabularies<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The carved block is dipped in a tray of dye\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/magenta-reversible-pillow-cover-poppy-gina-floral-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dipping-a-block-in-a-dye-tray-Comp-1024x455.png\" alt=\"A carved wood block is dipped in a tray of natural plant dyes or man-made dyes in preparation for placing the block prints on fabric.\" class=\"wp-image-2470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dipping-a-block-in-a-dye-tray-Comp-1024x455.png 1024w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dipping-a-block-in-a-dye-tray-Comp-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dipping-a-block-in-a-dye-tray-Comp-768x341.png 768w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dipping-a-block-in-a-dye-tray-Comp-1536x683.png 1536w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dipping-a-block-in-a-dye-tray-Comp-2048x910.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dipping the block for Poppy-Gina borders in magenta dye.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026.and pressed firmly and steadily onto the cloth, with each succeeding impression made in precisely the same manner. This process is repeated over and over again, with only the steadiest hands, until the pattern has completely covered the length of the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/gina-napkin-magenta-set-of-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Each-block-is-pressed-firmly-Comp-1024x410.png\" alt=\"wood block designs are completely covered in dye and stamped in pattern across hand blocked fabric displayed upon a long table\" class=\"wp-image-2462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Each-block-is-pressed-firmly-Comp-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Each-block-is-pressed-firmly-Comp-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Each-block-is-pressed-firmly-Comp-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Each-block-is-pressed-firmly-Comp-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Each-block-is-pressed-firmly-Comp-2048x819.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Precise placement of blocks onto the cloth for printing the Poppy motif (left) and the Gina pattern (right). <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\">Heritage Craft: The Art of Dyeing<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To minimize the environmental impact and to ensure the best color properties, both commercial and natural vegetable dyes are used, maintaining the vibrancy of the colors. Indians possessed unparalleled expertise in the secrets of natural plant dyes or man-made dyes, particularly with mordants, or metallic salts that create color and allow the dye to adhere to the fabric. Dyeing enabled Indian printers to create uniquely complex designs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/poppy-gina-bedding-collection-magenta.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dyes-for-block-printing-Comp-1024x455.png\" alt=\"both natural plant dyes and commercial dyes in vibrant colors meant to show how color is incorporated in the block printing process.\" class=\"wp-image-2463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dyes-for-block-printing-Comp-1024x455.png 1024w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dyes-for-block-printing-Comp-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dyes-for-block-printing-Comp-768x341.png 768w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dyes-for-block-printing-Comp-1536x683.png 1536w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dyes-for-block-printing-Comp-2048x910.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dyes for the Poppy-Gina Magenta collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In patterns that contain several colors, the cloth is first printed in one color with the complete outlines of the design, and dried.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/flat-and-fitted-bed-sheets-magenta-gina-floral-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Printing-outlines-of-a-design-and-a-border-Comp-1024x455.png\" alt=\"the process of printing a new stamp within the chalk reference line on fabric to create perfectly straight borders on block print fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-2464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Printing-outlines-of-a-design-and-a-border-Comp-1024x455.png 1024w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Printing-outlines-of-a-design-and-a-border-Comp-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Printing-outlines-of-a-design-and-a-border-Comp-768x341.png 768w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Printing-outlines-of-a-design-and-a-border-Comp-1536x683.png 1536w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Printing-outlines-of-a-design-and-a-border-Comp-2048x910.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Printing outlines for the borders and the Gina pattern.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the distinct colors are filled in using infill blocks, one color at a time followed by drying each time. The multi-colored patterns reflect hours of complex and detail-oriented work by highly skilled artisans. A separate block must be made for each color incorporated into the design.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/roza-tablecloth-coral-pink.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Roza-printing-one-color-at-a-time-Comp-1024x683.png\" alt=\"showcasing the indian artisans during the extremely time consuming process of spacing block prints in geometric patterns across fabric. A separate block is often used to create uniquely complex patterns. \" class=\"wp-image-2465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Roza-printing-one-color-at-a-time-Comp-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Roza-printing-one-color-at-a-time-Comp-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Roza-printing-one-color-at-a-time-Comp-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Roza-printing-one-color-at-a-time-Comp-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Roza-printing-one-color-at-a-time-Comp-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Artisan printing the Roza design one color at a time, starting with the outline block in red, followed by the leaves in green and finally the flowers in effervescent pink.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fabrics are then washed in the mineral-rich waters of specific regions in India where block printing has been done for centuries. This is done to stabilize the dyes on the cloth, and results in vibrant, intense coloring.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-2217 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/poppy-round-tablecloth-magenta.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Washing-the-printed-textiles-Comp-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Newly block printed fabrics are washed in mineral-rich waters of regions where block printing has been done for centuries. This stabilizes the dyes on the fabric and results in vibrant intense coloring.\" class=\"wp-image-2478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Washing-the-printed-textiles-Comp-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Washing-the-printed-textiles-Comp-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Washing-the-printed-textiles-Comp-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Washing-the-printed-textiles-Comp-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Washing-the-printed-textiles-Comp.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Washing the Poppy Tablecloth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\">Naturally Dried by the Sun<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After washing, the fabrics are dried naturally under the bright Indian sunshine, creating subtle variations in the prints\u2019 hues as the light changes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/gina-tablecloth-magenta.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Drying-the-textiles-Comp-1024x410.png\" alt=\"After washing, the fabrics are dried naturally under the bright Indian sunshine, creating subtle variations in the prints' hues as the light changes.\" class=\"wp-image-2469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Drying-the-textiles-Comp-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Drying-the-textiles-Comp-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Drying-the-textiles-Comp-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Drying-the-textiles-Comp-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Drying-the-textiles-Comp-2048x819.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Drying Poppy (left) and Gina (right) tablecloths.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\">Reaching Towards Perfection: The Printing Process<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The printers take great care to ensure patterns remain consistent across the cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/poppy-flat-and-fitted-sheets-magenta.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Artisan-Block-Printing-Poppy-bedsheets-Comp-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"indian block print textiles are placed upon a long table to enable the indian printer to create uniquely complex designs\" class=\"wp-image-2472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Artisan-Block-Printing-Poppy-bedsheets-Comp-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Artisan-Block-Printing-Poppy-bedsheets-Comp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Artisan-Block-Printing-Poppy-bedsheets-Comp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Artisan-Block-Printing-Poppy-bedsheets-Comp-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Artisan-Block-Printing-Poppy-bedsheets-Comp-2048x1151.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Artisan printing Poppy bedsheet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the process of hand printing using hand carved wooden blocks leads to inevitable irregularities. It is these irregularities that give hand block printed textiles their unique and nuanced charm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indian-block-print-table-linens-indigo-embroidered-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Block-printed-table-linens-Comp-1024x716.jpg\" alt=\"Featuring Marigold Living Indian Block Print table linens including Poppy Magenta, Florence and Gina Lilac, Aria-Riya Green and Juhi Flower Yellow designs.\" class=\"wp-image-2475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Block-printed-table-linens-Comp-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Block-printed-table-linens-Comp-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Block-printed-table-linens-Comp-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Block-printed-table-linens-Comp-1536x1075.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Block-printed-table-linens-Comp-2048x1433.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Marigold Living Table Linens featuring Poppy Magenta, Florence and Gina Lilac, Aria-Riya Green and Juhi Flower Yellow designs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\">Printing Heritage in the Marigold Living Collections<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marigold Living is dedicated to preserving and celebrating this craft and the rich Indian design heritage. Welcome timeless style into your home\u2014explore our range of <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/natural-handmade-indian-bedding-sets-marigoldstyle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian hand block printed bedding<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indian-block-print-pillow-covers-100-cotton-marigoldstyle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pillow covers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indian-block-print-and-paisley-curtains-marigoldstyle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">curtains<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indian-block-print-hand-stitched-tablecloths-marigoldstyle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">table linens<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Timeless beauty, and age-old craftsmanship. This is the heritage that Indian block printed textiles exude. From pieces once prized by royalty and taste-makers to those that adorn modern homes around the world, the hand block printing process used to create them has not changed much in centuries. The history and technique behind these fabrics is complex, and remarkable. Hand Block Printed&nbsp;Textiles That Traveled the World It is difficult to say with any certainty when India first began practicing block printing. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/discover-heritage-of-indian-hand-block-printed-textiles\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Discover the Craftsmanship and Heritage of Indian Block Printing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[5],"class_list":["post-338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-hand-block-printed-textiles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=338"}],"version-history":[{"count":64,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/338\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2584,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/338\/revisions\/2584"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}