Block printing!
The rustic allure of a hand block printed piece of fabric,
The impression left behind by an intricately carved piece of wood,
Worked skillfully and masterfully with experienced hands...
A work of art emerges…
There is so much that can be said about block printing!
I cannot even begin to fathom the very first time someone in our history discovered they could make impressions with the most simple everyday items. Then someone actually went further and created these beautiful textile printing blocks (block prints or block printing stamps) so we could have the pleasure of repeating the design again and again. Absolutely ingenious!
My love affair with block printing began pretty much in early childhood. Almost anyone can block print today but it truly requires expertise to create a top-notch block print!
Hoping to practice and get better…
The rustic allure of a hand block printed piece of fabric,
The impression left behind by an intricately carved piece of wood,
Worked skillfully and masterfully with experienced hands...
A work of art emerges…
There is so much that can be said about block printing!
I cannot even begin to fathom the very first time someone in our history discovered they could make impressions with the most simple everyday items. Then someone actually went further and created these beautiful textile printing blocks (block prints or block printing stamps) so we could have the pleasure of repeating the design again and again. Absolutely ingenious!
My love affair with block printing began pretty much in early childhood. Almost anyone can block print today but it truly requires expertise to create a top-notch block print!
Hoping to practice and get better…
Here are some of the newest block printed silk scarves that I am excited about!
