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Textiles & Apparel · Hand block printing
Hand Block Printed Textile Manufacturers in India
Hand block printing is one of India's signature crafts. Sanganer and Bagru near Jaipur, Ajrakh printers in Kutch and Barmer, and Kalamkari printers in Andhra Pradesh each have distinct techniques and looks.
We help brands source hand block printed fabrics and finished products, manage colour and repeat consistency, and keep the hand-made character buyers want.
Hand-Printed Textiles: product range and subcategories
Block-printed fabrics
Cotton, linen and silk yardage.Cushion covers
Printed and quilted covers.Table linen
Tablecloths, runners and napkins.Garments
Dresses, kimonos, shirts and nightwear.Bedding and quilts
Duvet covers and hand-quilted razai.Decorative textiles
Scarves, wall hangings and tea towels.Block printing capabilities
Printers carve designs into wooden blocks, one block per colour, and stamp them by hand along tables of fabric. Workshops range from family units to larger printers with in-house washing, dyeing and stitching. Screen printing and digital printing are often available alongside, for designs that do not need hand printing.
Techniques and dyes
Sanganer and Bagru
Fine florals on light grounds (Sanganer) and earthy dabu mud-resist prints (Bagru).Ajrakh
Geometric resist prints with indigo and madder, from Kutch and Barmer.Dyes
Natural vegetable dyes for heritage looks, or pigment and reactive dyes for brighter, more consistent colour.Custom design and private label
New blocks are carved from your artwork, and colours are matched by trials. Your designs and blocks can be reserved for your brand. Finished products can carry your labels and packaging.
Sampling and production process
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Block carving
Wooden blocks carved for each colour.
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Strike-off
Printed sample on the chosen fabric for colour and registration.
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Bulk printing
Hand printing, drying, washing and fixing, with checks for registration and colour.
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Stitching and inspection
Finished goods stitched and inspected to AQL.
MOQ and lead-time considerations
Minimums per design and colourway are usually lower than for rotary printing, but block carving adds time for new designs. Natural dyes and monsoon conditions affect drying and colour, so plans include buffer time.
Quality inspection and testing
Colour vs approved strike-offPrint registrationSmudges and missed areasColour fastness to washingShrinkageStitching and size
Compliance
Textile labelling
Fibre composition and care labels for the EU, UK and US.REACH and UK REACH
Restricted-substance limits (for example azo dyes, nickel, lead, cadmium) apply depending on material; test reports come from accredited labs.Natural dye claims
Claims such as 'natural dyes' should be supported by supplier documentation.Packaging and export logistics
Fabrics ship rolled or folded; finished products are pressed, folded and polybagged. Natural-dye textiles are packed dry to avoid colour transfer in humid transit.
Manufacturing clusters
How Sourcing India works for you
We are a buyer-side sourcing company. We find and verify independent Indian manufacturers, manage development and production, and inspect goods before shipment. The factory is your supplier of record; we do not own factories or sell from stock.
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International buyer questions
Will every block-printed piece look the same?
No. Small variations in colour and registration are part of hand printing. We agree acceptable limits on the strike-off.
Can you use natural dyes?
Yes, from printers who work with vegetable dyes. Colours are more muted and vary more between batches.
Can my designs be exclusive?
Yes. New blocks can be carved for your designs and reserved for your brand.
Where is block printing done?
Mainly around Jaipur (Sanganer, Bagru), Kutch and Barmer for Ajrakh, and Andhra Pradesh for Kalamkari.
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