Old floral Textile Printing Block From Jaipur - Ca 1930 Tribal Art When cool the clay mold

When cool the clay mold is broken off exposing the cast bronze box

this example features finely engraved geometric patterns across the lid inspired by motifs found in Indian temple architecture

They stone pots were used in India for day-to-day cooking in a process known as 'dum cooking' where the pot is sealed and food cooked over a long period of time resulting in a strong infusion of flavors without the loss of liquid

Known as a spring bench

Silver pheasants symbolised beauty & good fortune

Old floral Textile Printing Block From Jaipur - Ca 1930 Tribal Art When cool the clay moldThis intricate Indian textile printing block is carved with a detailed floral design and can still be used for printing to this day. The knowledge of carving these intricate wooden textile printing blocks has been handed down through generations in Jaipur. These printing blocks can be used as decorative art, or why not use them to create your very own printed fabric or artwork. UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options