• KANCHANA P SHAH

Block Printing is one of the oldest types of printmaking, and has been around for thousands of years. There is evidence that it existed as early as the fifth century BC, with actual fragments found from as early as the fifteenth century. It has been done around the world, with roots in India, China and Japan. A case study of block printing garments in Ahmedabad region was carried out. A questionnaire was designed to collect information along with personal interview of 40 women. Various factors ranging from block print material demand, changes required in pattern and how much satisfaction of respondents were studied. The different passion or happiness regarding block print is assessed. Block printed material garments for different women shown various feelings to them including health, too. It is in this dynamic environment that we need to understand the ancient and “new” block print material.

Block print, happiness

"A study on Impact of Hand Blocked printed articles on Women’s happiness ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.66-70, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907007.pdf

"A study on Impact of Hand Blocked printed articles on Women’s happiness ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp66-70, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907007.pdf