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What is Indian block printing?
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Indian block printing is an art form that originated in India during ancient times. It involves carving a block of teak wood with an intricate pattern and then using it to press ink onto fabric like silk or cotton. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Indian block printed apparel and art.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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MId-20th Century Indian Block Printed Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-20th century Indian cotton textile bursts with retro personality, hand-woven and hand-block printed in a playful, folksy pattern of elephants, deer, lions, human fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Anglo Raj Green Indian Block Print Fabric Dinner Napkins, Set of 12
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of 12 new hand-made Anglo Raj green block print cloth table napkins. This beautiful set is hand-stitched by our artisans in Jaipur. Created from thin cotton fabric, this set ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo Raj More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Block Print Sky Blue Natural Silk Rug by Rug & Kilim, India
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design:
Inspired by the enduring beauty of Indian block-printed textiles, this contemporary rug presents a balanced arrangement of alternating floral bouquets and stylized pa...
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Block Print Floral Natural Silk Square Rug by Rug & Kilim, India
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design:
Admirers of Indian block-printed textiles will appreciate the graceful rhythm of this contemporary design, where softly undulating bands weave across the field to fra...
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Block Print Square Rug with Gray, Chartreuse and Ochre Florals
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The floral elements echo the visual language of traditional Indian block print textiles, where small repeating patterns create a sense of harmony and balance across the surface.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Block Print Paisley Natural Silk Rug by Rug & Kilim, India
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design:
Admirers of Indian block-printed textiles will appreciate how this contemporary paisley design distills a centuries-old decorative language into a quietly sophisticat...
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
