Jaipur, 26 Oct : National Hand Block Printing Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Ratalia Village, where dedicated artists, craftsmen, artisans, and designers came together to honor this traditional art. The festivities included workshops featuring jazam baithaks and special blue tea, where attendees discussed the challenges facing the handicrafts of Sanganer and explored potential solutions.

Esteemed Guests Shine a Light on the Value of Hand Block Printing

Yunus Khimani served as the chief guest, with Dr. Ramanand Rathi as a special guest. The event also featured notable personalities like filmmaker and critic Ashok Atrey, along with veteran Chhipa Madho Lal, who underscored the significance of hand block printing and proposed methods for preserving and promoting this art form.

Artisans Unite to Preserve and Innovate Traditional Block Printing

Numerous artisans and block makers, including Rajendra Kumbhaj, Dinesh Chhipa, Awadhesh Pandey, Dr. Santosh Dhanopia, Dr. Jagdish Meena, and renowned designer Kiran, attended the event. They all expressed their commitment to collaboratively preserving and innovating traditional art. Women artisans and entrepreneurs also participated enthusiastically in the celebration.

The event was specifically organized to facilitate dialogue and enlightenment among artists, craftsmen, and designers. Its goal was to identify solutions to the challenges faced by artisans in Sanganer and other areas while elevating their skills.

Sanganeri block printing is a renowned traditional art form from Rajasthan, characterized by the use of natural colors and intricate designs.