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A for Ajrakh: The A to Z of Block Printing (English)
What do ancient fragments of cloth found in Egypt have to do with modern-day Gujarat? The answer starts with A — and sets us off through the alphabet, building with blocks of a very different kind! A for Ajrakh, B for Bagh, C for Chhipa… Each letter sparks off an aspect of block printing on textile, so that by Z for Zafran what we get is a fascinating patchwork of the styles, the motifs, the blocks, the dyes, and the skilled people who sustain and invigorate a centuries-old intricate craft.
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Illustrator : Nina Sabnani
What do ancient fragments of cloth found in Egypt have to do with modern-day Gujarat? The answer starts with A — and sets us off through the alphabet, building with blocks of a very different kind! A for Ajrakh, B for Bagh, C for Chhipa… Each letter sparks off an aspect of block printing on textile, so that by Z for Zafran what we get is a fascinating patchwork of the styles, the motifs, the blocks, the dyes, and the skilled people who sustain and invigorate a centuries-old intricate craft.
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| Age | 10+ |
| Specifications | 40 pages, 9" x 9", full colour, soft cover |
| ISBN | 978-93-5046-858-6 |
| First Published | 2016 |
| Tags | alphabet through art, textiles, block printing, blocks, dyes, motifs, colours, patterns, craft, handloom, craftspeople |
What do ancient fragments of cloth found in Egypt have to do with modern-day Gujarat? The answer starts with A — and sets us off through the alphabet, building with blocks of a very different kind! A for Ajrakh, B for Bagh, C for Chhipa… Each letter sparks off an aspect of block printing on textile, so that by Z for Zafran what we get is a fascinating patchwork of the styles, the motifs, the blocks, the dyes, and the skilled people who sustain and invigorate a centuries-old intricate craft.
Unfurls a whole new world
Nina Sabnani, regales us with fascinating stories and anecdotes about India’s hand block-printing techniques in her new book, A For Ajrakh… The book is gaining ground for its innovative storytelling framework and the way it endeavours to interest young adults about India’s rich craft heritage. HAND/EYE Magazine
Outstanding production
The text is friendly and the design excellent. You almost feel the textiles jumping out of the pages. Goodbooks.in
Gorgeous book, lived up to the expectations!
In a journey from A to Z, the book takes us through different aspects of block printing, from different places associated with this age-old craft to short quirky stories and anecdotes about its origins. Alisha, First Moms Club