A Lasting Printing - Block Printing in India

Block printing has a 500 year-old tradition in the towns of Bagru and Sanganer in Rajasthan. The family tradition, the tactile nature of work and the fact that most of the work is done at home with the family, all combine to create a rich heritage of the block printing craft in India. Despite the pride in their work and a growing demand of their products, the artisans have a less than positive outlook. Poor work conditions, synthetics replacing natural materials and lack of improved technology are exposing the artisans to potential hazards - making them more vulnerable to sickness and injury. Combined efforts from Government, civil society and artisans are required to revive the hopes of thousands of families and make this craft, a lasting print.
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[@Umeshkumar121]

The way you have thrown light on problems with block printing workers is excellent. Hats off...

[@aalsi_editor]

i am seeing this in 2021 . now the situation has changed. they got more recognition now a days but its true. still they don't want their kids to be in this business. all the people shown in this video are still working. and now they don't feel disconnected from the market all thanks to cheap internet and smartphone world. now they get more smarter instead of vendors they started selling direct to their end consumers.

[@CraftmarkhandmadeinIndia]

keep supporting Indian Handicrafts!

[@yashvibaxi503]

Its really amazing how they have maintained this traditional art. Ngo's helping such workers should put some more effective solutions. It's good to see that there is some work being done for there development and betterment as well. I loved how the video cover everything from the traditions, to the present time working conditions , the problems being faced and what all is being done to encourage them. :)

[@CarmenFerale]

This craft is incredible. I whsh they succeed with saving the artisans and tradition.

[@alliekat9022]

Beautiful craftsmanship!

[@Godhumbledme]

Wow what an informative video. I learned from this thank you.

[@RekhaNegi-og2pi]

i wish, our government should provide better infrastructure for their work, so that, their health and wellbeing can be looked after and this art and artisans can be saved.

[@Last-Varangian]

When the man was talking about the people coming in to make suggestions for improving their conditions, he mentioned they put a pad on the blocks but it didn't work out. I was wondering if they tried using a hammer to hit the block instead? You could put a pad on the hammer to soften the impact on the block, just like the hand functions. Also, they should get away drom using synthetic chemicals and return to all natural ingredients. This would lower productivity, which would work to drive up prices, so they could make the same or more money, and would also solve the chemical exposure issues.

[@DeviprasadPatra]

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[@PatriciaJimenez-td6ee]

Me encantan estas telas. Las artes que estos artesanos producen son tan hermosas. Espero que encuentren una solución que permita la continuidad de la belleza que ests personas producen.

[@zra266]

this is beyond amazing!

[@shivamlodhi8857]

Jaipur Sanganer me kaam fir bhi achha h..but delhi 70%, or farrukhabad (u.p) jo block printing ka kaam tha wo 100% to lagbhag khatam hi ho gaya h..isska karan masin print ka aa jana jo sasta or chamkdaar hota h or jisse iss hand work ko koi khaas bajaar me maang nahi h . so issme future nahi reh gaya h..

[@latamalani4289]

This video contains very useful information!

[@moraafashion]

awsome video..

[@WirawanSoedarsono]

In a simple way like this… it’s seems this is the way they could still survive on the market of the textile industry?

[@sameersoral2812]

i am from Jaipur

[@inthepubagaineh6318]

Watching this now in 2020… has anything improved for these artisans?

[@Youtubemasalanews]

aisi kaligod ko salam

[@rolidcz7954]

What kind of ink is used? waterborne paints?

[@gajoshi]

Natural colors from pomegranate, henna, beetroot, termaric, jaggery, indigo leaves, mud and other vegetable colours etc

[@rehanandzishan89]

Mujhe v krna h

[@vidhyarathod1340]

Sarkar ko ish Kalakaro ko help karni chhahiye... Yahi log nahi rahenge to 500 varsh purani paranpara kasye tikingi.... Inh logo ko arogya & ish karigari ko achha bvatan milna chhahiye... Kanuni vyavstha me ish fabric K price me badhava hona chhahiye... Me ek fashion designer hu muhe pata he ki kitni mahenat lagti he

[@wellnessbeautyoriflame6365]

Right mam

[@Huntington446]

These people are so talented, end up ill and continue to live in poverty....sad!

[@Yashika.Baniya2015]

I am from mumbai, anybody can help me out, where I found block in mumbai This art is so so good, but feeling very sad for current situation

[@ajaymali9764]

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[@arvindbarma9897]

Aap Kolkata jaiye waha bahot block print ki unit hai.. Mai khud ek block priming karigar hu...

[@afzalansari8895]

M bilok print karigar hu mera nambar yeh h 7011793139

[@arvindbarma9897]

@@afzalansari8895 kaha rahte ho aap?

[@ayubchhipa165]

@@afzalansari8895 hi kya chapate ho

[@Siyafashionhubrohtak9408]

pH no. Milega kya sir

[@MalhiCreations83]

Want a worker any one know

[@ManojPR1965]

I GOT WHAT I WANT

[@Youtubemasalanews]

nai ye sabko sikana chahiye parampara lop nai huna chahiye padhna VI chahiye bat aisi kaligada kam huna nai chahiye

[@NtertainTv]

😭

[@ayubchhipa5947]

bane wale ko milta he 10 pise or jo bechta he wo karta he1 rupiya

[@zoro192009]

Good decision to not allow your next generation into this. Extremely low pay and dismal work conditions

[@MdFaisalAnsari-wh5uw]

Kya aap apna number de sakte hai