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Block Printing
Method of printing, used to decorate fabric, traditionally involving the use of carved wooden blocks. Ink or dye is applied to the raised surface of the block and this is then pressed on to fabric.
Intricate designs can be created using this method, although it is very time-consuming, because each colour requires a separate block. Block printing using copper, felt, or wooden blocks was in common use until the 20th century, when commercial silk-screen printing began to take over. Other materials that can be used for block printing include linoleum (for producing linocuts) and potatoes.
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