Block-Printing

Block Printing

This ancient art has its roots in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Block Printing involves the creation of beautiful designs which are first made on wooden blocks.
These are then filled with different colours and then stamped on different fabrics or paper.
This department was opened in 1984 at Panvel. There is a trained supervisor teaching the women the skills of this art.
The printing process is completely hand done, from the initial step of washing and preparation of dyes, to the printing, drying and ironing of the fabric.
The printed fabric is then passed on to the tailoring department to be made up into items such as bedspreads, tablecloths, clothing and bags.
Items like gift bags, gift wrapping paper and cards and envelopes are very tastefully created.

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