Hand block print dupptta from Rajasthan Material -cotton malmal duptta

Block printing is an age-old craft of dyeing and colouring a fabric and is very popular in India having its own legacy which uses wooden blocks. The craft has been passed from one generation to another and has been perfected through practice. But this too like most heritage art and crafts is labour-intensive. The history of block printing goes back to Indus Valley civilisation, around 3500 to 1300 BC. But is believed to flourish during Mughal era. Let’s promote this eco-friendly technique which is hand made and looks awesome in stole.