What is Indian block printing?

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.

What is a printing block called?

A printing block is sometimes called a printmaking block, a wood block or a block. You can also refer to one simply as a printing block. Artists carve printmaking blocks with designs, apply ink and then press them against a surface to produce artwork. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.

What is the oldest example of block printing?

The oldest known example of block printing is the Diamond Sutra. Produced around 886 CE, the scroll is a Buddhist religious text and was discovered in Dunhuang, China. Anthropologists believe that the Chinese developed the art of block printing 4,000 years ago, but so far, none of the earlier works have been discovered. On 1stDibs, find a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.

Which Indian state is famous for block printing?

Rajasthan is the Indian state that is most famous for block printing, though it is also a popular dyeing method in a variety of other states. Rajasthan features various cities known for different techniques of this textile printing method. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Indian block printed textiles.

Block Print Flowers

Wood Block Sculpture

Kuzana Ogg

Acrylic Flower Sculpture

Luke O'Sullivan"Flower Block (Orange)", Figurative, Flower, Floral, Sculpture, Wood, Paint, 2020

$850

H 14 in W 5.5 in D 5 in

"Flower Block (Orange)", Figurative, Flower, Floral, Sculpture, Wood, Paint

By Luke O'Sullivan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This green and orange floral sculpture titled "Flower Block (Orange)" is an original artwork by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Screen

Kuzana OggKapitta, 2018

$7,900

H 48 in W 48 in

Kapitta

Located in Denver, CO

promises of notebooks with endpapers of fuchsia block-printed flowers and new erasers in the shape of

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kuzana OggCinnabar, 2018

$4,400

H 36 in W 36 in

Cinnabar

Located in Denver, CO

promises of notebooks with endpapers of fuchsia block-printed flowers and new erasers in the shape of

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Kuzana OggSupergiant, 2016

Sold

H 48 in W 72 in

Supergiant

Located in Denver, CO

promises of notebooks with endpapers of fuchsia block-printed flowers and new erasers in the shape of

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Block Print Flowers For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of block print flowers available for sale. There are many contemporary, abstract and Surrealist versions of these works for sale. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Block print flowers available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, black, beige, blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Carol Summers, Schomer Lichtner, Kono Bairei, Althea Wilson and (after) Andy Warhol are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in woodcut print, paint and paper. If space is limited, there are small block print flowers measuring 2.75 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 80 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.