block printing
Britishnoun
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I fell in love with the art of block printing on a trip to India many years ago.
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Historically, block printing has been used in India since at least the 12th century.
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Floral patterns: Flowers are a popular motif in Indian block printing.
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Paisley motifs: Paisley, also known as “mango” or “ambi,” is a distinctive teardrop-shaped motif commonly used in Indian block printing.
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Indigo dyeing: While not a pattern or motif per se, indigo dyeing is closely associated with Indian block printing.
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