Indian Block Printing - by Holly Jones & Tess Grace (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Immerse yourself in India's textile heritage with 14 projects on fabric, card, paper and clay.

These modern step-by-step projects draw inspiration from the artisans working in traditional block print workshops around Jaipur. From simple motifs to intricate patterns - and from tablecloths and tote bags to air-dry clay and gift wrapping - the instructions can be followed both by beginners and experienced crafters.

Colourful photographic sections are woven into the text, providing details of the authors' visits to block carvers, printers and dyers in the Jaipuri villages of Sanganer and Bagru, and how what they learn can be applied to your own designs.

You will find out how Indian block printing is more than just an art form. It's a conscious and creative way of living.

Review Quotes

"Imbued with history and passion, this is more than a simple how-to." --Publishers Weekly

"Look no further for a well-photographed, step-by-step crafts book, rich with extensive information about the origins and artisans behind it, than this best-of-its-kind guide to Indian block printing." --Booklist

About the Author

Tess Grace has a background in craft, has trained extensively with master block printers in Rajasthan and has taught hundreds of crafters to print at The Indian Block Print Co. studio in the Oxfordshire.

Holly Jones worked as a studio assistant for Annie Sloan before joining the Indian Block Print Co. For the past six years she has run the creative studio with Tess while also managing her own nature-inspired fabric design business, Holly B Designs.