Block Printing Rajasthan

Introduction
Block printing is one of the most admired crafts of Rajasthan since 12th century when it was highly acclaimed by the royal Rajputs of those times. It is a very colorful art form commonly done with natural colors on cotton fabrics. Being known as the whiz kid in the genre of art, Rajasthan is also earned loads of love and adulation because of Block Printing. This is why, the arty fervor do make a special visit to Rajasthan to learn its new forms.

History
The history of Block Printing is quite interesting as it focuses on the fact that the art of Block Printing came into vogue in 12th century in the parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat and was also exported in a large number from India.

Description
The description of Block Printing depicts that it is segregated into two categories, the Sanganeri and Bagru prints. Though both these do not have any major dissimilarity but yes the only way to find difference is from the color of the background of the Fabric marks. The Sanganeri prints are beautified by using white color on the background whereas the Bagru prints are done in essence of the red and black background. However, the Block Printing of Rajasthan is renowned worldwide for its intricate designs and the elaborate work that are fantastically done on the block prints. You being a looker-on will be captivated with the use of pulsating colors.

Bunta is the name that is given to the wooden blocks chiefly used for Block Printing and they are of unusual shapes and sizes and their base has the blueprint carved on it. The fabric which is used to perform this craft form is absolutely washed free of starch before the professionals apply printing on it. It is always done from left to right with standard colors such as brown, red, orange, black, brown, and mustard. Once the Block Printing is applied on the cotton fabric, it is supposed to be dried out in the shade of sun to make it look natural and bouncy.

The art of Block Printing is really eye-catching and the use of aforementioned bubbling colors make the prepared product simple breathtaking.

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