ISSN(Print): 2709-6254 | ISSN(Online) : 2709-6262 | ISSN-L : 2709-6254

Title

Hand Block Printing: The Ancient Craft of South Asia


Authors

  1. Sadia Qutub Hashmi
    Ph. D Scholar, PUCAD, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  2. Sumbal Sarfraz
    Ph. D Scholar, PUCAD, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  3. Suffah Naeem
    Ph. D Scholar, PUCAD, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

This research article explores the origin and of the magnificent art of Hand Block Printing and its development through different ages to its present form has been thoroughly studied. The report focuses on the evolution, techniques, categories and economic and social implications of Hand Block Printing. The research methodology adopted for this report is qualitative focusing on the contextual and formal analysis of its designs and forms probing into their origin and evolution through centuries. For a more direct knowledge interviews have been taken by the oldest shop owners of block printing. This craft has much more value as a visual representative of cultural and traditional norms since the beginning thus a strong connecting link between past and present. It has also been conclude that this craft has a good potential to flourish if it is provided with necessary support from Government and society.

Page Numers

38-47

Keywords

Block Printing, Cultural, Designs, Evolution

Article

Article # 5
Volume # 3
Issue # 2

DOI info

DOI Number: 10.47205/jdss.2022(3-II)05
DOI Link: http://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2022(3-II)05

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