The art of Indian block print textiles is a labor-intensive, painstaking process that has survived from ancient times to the present because of the beauty of the handmade products. Scraps of cloth found in the ruins of Mohenjo-Daro, an ancient city of the Indus Valley civilization, provide evidence that block printing was practiced in India as long ago as 3,000 BC. The art flourished in the Twelfth century under the patronage of the rajas. Seventeenth century saw a regeneration of the art. And still, here in the 21st century, block printing of fabric by hand is an art practiced by Indian artisans for the enjoyment of owners of those fabrics throughout the world.

The Future of Block Printing

Block printing has progressed over a period of time accepting to changes in lifestyle, demand and fashion. Since ancient and exotic art forms had taken a back seat due to western influence and globalization, many of them have given up the art of hand block printing as people have adopted modern and synthetic textiles because hand block printing technique is very time consuming.

While traditional art forms and methods are increasingly being replaced by modern tools, techniques and synthetic dyes, block prints are finally getting recognized due to its unique features that this technique is done only on cotton fabric. The traditional blocks are preserving for reusing and amalgamating with old and new design and art forms, there is a revived interest in preserving the rare art of hand block printing with vegetable dyes.

Block prints are unique, fascinating and interesting. Earlier it was used for clothes and turbans but in current era the block printed textiles are increasingly in demand for apparels and home furnishings. Thus, prints and motifs are preferred for bed spreads, bed sheets, table linen, and fashionable apparels of men, women wear mostly.

The block prints are here to stay in future, as people around the world are increasingly becoming environmentally conscious, soft-on-nature art forms are once again back in demand. Hence, many block printers are depends on skilled and specialized artisans.

Block Printing Market

Main objective of textile printing is to produce fabric with attractive design and defined pattern. Asia Pacific has the largest market share for textile printing, followed by Europe and North America. China and India alone hold the largest market share for textile printing globally. Europe is expected to witness marginal growth in coming future. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness highest growth and maintain its dominance in the forecasted period. Domestic demand in India and China are major regions for increasing demand for textile printing technology in the Asia-Pacific region.

Advancement in technology paired with increasing method of printing is driving the global textile printing market. Additionally, with increasing disposable income customers are able to afford designer ware with attractive design on the fabric; this is again driving the global textile printing market. Also, increased demand for block printing on saris and dress materials is further expected to increase the textile printing technology to some extent.

Products like bed sheets, table mats, napkins, household furnishings, etc. made out using the various styles of textile printed ranging from block printing is in great demand nowadays.

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Companies Importing From India

• Roseta Design
• Roseta Design Diane Le Grellechemin Du Chene Aux
• Parasol Uk Ltd
• Lulu Nat
• Target
• Finishing Production
• Sourcing Easy
• Walton And Co Ltd
• Loft Daughter

Export Destinations

• United States
• Belgium
• United Kingdom
• Russia

Business Start Up Process

STEP 1 :- Business Registration

Proprietorship Firm
MSME (Udyam Aadhar)

Partnership Firm
Deed
ROF (Registration of Firm)

LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
Deed
CIN (Certificate of Incorporation)

Company
MOA
AOA
ROC

STEP 2 :- PAN

Proprietor – Individual (Self)
Partnership Firm – Firm’s Name
LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) – LLP’s Name
Company – Company’s Name

STEP :- 3 GST (Goods & Services Tax)

STEP :- 4 Bank Account (Current A/c)

STEP :- 5 IEC – Importer Exporter Code

STEP :- 6 RCMC – Registration with Export Promotional Bodies (EPC, CB, DA, Etc.)

STEP :- 7 Port Registration (Nearest Port where you source)

ICEGATE Registration

STEP:- 8 COC – Chamber of Commerce

DGFT Registration

STEP: -9 Others – If Any

Documents Mandatory For Export

Pre-Shipment

a. Proforma Invoice / Agreement / Contract
b. Letter of Credit

Post-Shipment

a. Commercial Invoice
b. Packing List
c. B/L / AWB / LR
d. Certificate of Origin
e. Insurance
f. Others (if any)