The Art of Block Printing: India’s Living Heritage

Block printing has been practised in India for centuries, with roots in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. Each block is hand-carved from teak wood, a process that can take days for an intricate design.

The printer dips the block into natural dyes and stamps it by hand onto fabric, aligning each repeat by eye. No two pieces are ever exactly the same — which is precisely what makes block-printed textiles so special.

At Indyque, every block-printed piece is sourced directly from these master craftspeople, ensuring they receive fair prices for their extraordinary skill.