Cotton Printing or Block Printing
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Cotton printing (block printing) is a traditional hand printing technique for printing cotton (and other textiles) using hand-carved wooden blocks.
It is one of the oldest printing methods in the world, primarily known from India (such as
#Bagru or
#Rajasthan), but also popular in the Netherlands as a craft and heritage.
How does it work?
Blocks: Patterns are hand-carved into wooden blocks (often teak or sheesham wood).
Process: Stretch fabric (usually cotton) tightly on a table.
Dip the block into paint or printing paste.
Press the block onto the fabric by hand (often repeated for repeating patterns).
Multiple blocks and colors for complex designs.
Finishing: Fix the paint (e.g., with steam or heat) for wash resistance.
Often using natural dyes for an environmentally friendly result.
Features: Unique & artisanal — Each print is slightly different due to the manual printing.
Sustainable — Little waste, no machines needed, suitable for small runs. Applications — Clothing, bags, curtains, wallpaper, artwork.
Advantages over machine printing — Artistic, tactile, and more environmentally friendly, but slower and more labor-intensive.
In the Netherlands, this technique is actively practiced and taught, including at the
#Katoendrukkerij in
#Amersfoort.
It is ideal for workshops and creative projects.
In short: a centuries-old, manual stamping process that creates beautiful, durable patterns on cotton!
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