Description
Wood block printing is a fun and relaxing textile craft with origins in India. You will learn how to combine blocks to make a pattern and produce a beautiful hand-printed tea towel. The wood blocks are exclusive to Zena & Rose. Designed by us in the UK and hand-carved by artisans in Jaipur, India. Why not give the gift of creativity? This kit makes a great present for your family and friends to get crafting! Suitable for beginners. Recommended age 8+ (under adult supervision).
What's included in the price?
The kit contains: 1 cotton tea towel 2 paint pots (30ml each, water-based) & sponges 3 hand-carved blocks from India 1 piece practice cotton fabric 1 cotton felt printing mat Printing instructions and link to video guide
What you will need
At home you'll need: An iron, paint tray/ plate, paper towel, baking paper, stiff bristle brush.
Duration
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
Indian wood block printing is ancient technique originally used for printing textiles. Today, smaller blocks are carved for crafting and art but still made in the traditional way. They are carved from Sheesham wood, a native Indian hardwood. The designs are chiseled out by hand and then the blocks are soaked in mustard oil to improve their water resistance. In our workshops we use new Fairtrade blocks from India or reclaimed blocks from the textile industry. In our kits we use wood blocks specially commissioned for our company.
