Welcome Ashok Block Printing
Hand block printing is a centuries-old art form popular in India, China, and many other East Asian countries. It is also referred to simply as “block printing”.
wooden block to imprint an image on fabric or paper
In the early days of printing, it was used to print entire books. Today the process of block printing is popularly associated with making designs on fabrics by printing on them, with the help of a block made for that purpose and we are a best Hand block printing in delhi.
Block Printing Process
CARVING THE BLOCK
A master block maker traces the chosen motif or design onto a wooden block
BASE DYE
we often use fabrics with a base color other than white
MIXING THE COLOR
we create a color palette. We use the universal Pantone colors as a reference.
PREPARING THE FABRIC
Although small variations in the printing are part of what make Indian block print fabrics so special.
PRINTING
Once the colors are mixed, the master block printer pours the dyes onto a rolling dye tray. The tray has several layers of gauze cloth.
WASHING & CURING
Once the dye has dried, the completed block printed fabric is sent for washing and curing.
Block Printing Visit Place
A-1/66/88 kh no 41, east gokal pur, nearby johari enclave metro station, Delhi-110094
It takes great skill to create fluid dynamic designs with a wooden block. Usually the number of colors needed coincides with the number of blocks required for a design. Because cost increase per meter; designs generally contain no more than 5 to 6 bocks. ln contrast, minimal designs use 1 to 2 blocks to achieve maximum effect. Originally printing blocks were tiny and light to allow greater control and accuracy while printing.
Why Choose US?
Excellent Quality
30+ Years Experience
Customer Satisfaction
Reactive Dyeing
Reactive dyeing is a process where the dyes absorb and change the base color of the fabric during the curing process. Because of the handmade nature of this method of dyeing, every piece of fabric is unique and variations in color are normal. All dyes used in this process are eco- friendly GOTS certified organic dyes. we are the best Hand block printing in delhi.
This technique requires several additional steps to the block printing process. Before the fabric is printed, a binder is formed by soaking Gum Arabic resin crystals in water for a day. The fabric is then hand block printed as described above.
How To Care For Your Block Printed Fabrics
For best results, we recommend machine washing with mild detergent in cold water and line drying. Wash colors separately. Do not soak block printed fabrics and do not dry them in direct sunlight and you will notice us that we are the best Hand block printing in delhi.