Block print is the oldest method of calico printing in which wooden block is used. It is the simplest method. Rajasthan is the main center for block printing. Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Nalhdwara, Jaipur are some of the main centers for block prints.                                                                                                     

 The main centres in India for block printing is gujrat and western rajasthan. The block prints of rajasthan are mughal inspired floral prints. The cities like Bague and Sangaver closed to jaipur, the capital city of rajasthan produce much block printed fabric for the export fashion trade. They originally produced textile for the local market. The prints produced were aimed mostly at local, rural women but the designs in both places reflected the purssian influence which is very permanent in rajasthan since 17 th century. Bague prints are usually on a light brown background whereas sangaver prints have a white background. In recent years Bague is more famous as a block printed fabric. Sangaver on the other hand turned in many parts to screen printing their design on  fabric.                                                                                                                                       

In western India cloth printing blocks are usually made out of teak or sisum blocks made at pethkur near ahmedabad and considered to be the best centre for making blocks. Other centres are Farukhabad, Mathura, Delhi and Jaipur. The block printing trade in India is controlled largely by business who produce fabric dyes, blocks and designs to have good work. Blocks and designs discarded by them are used by the poorer counter parts in the villages. Hand block printed in India is much appreciated in the whole world. However even today the method of printing are very primitive and extreamly labour intensive.                                                                                                                                                                   

Centres of block printing is Rajasthan. The others are Bikaner, Jaiselmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur which are closed to it. In earlier dayz Udaipuur used blocks made of sandalwood which would leave its perfume on the fabric.                                                                                                                     

Sangaver is situated about 50 miles to the south east of Jaipur. The designs are common and well known. The designs are based on traditional motifs like paslies, flowers, leaves, birds, centre line patterns. Border with grape wine movement are well used in design. Most of these pattern have an outline block. This is printed in black or any other dark color. The filling is done with one two or more lighter shades. Commonly colors used are yellow, brown, indigo, rust, black etc.                                                                                                                                                       

A special feature of this block printing is that a variety of design is used on same piece of cloth. The pattern of floral motifs are strongly influenced by mughal designs. The block prints possess richness and purity of color.The prints produced by this method are of great decorative value but it is a time consuming process. Delicate shedding is not possible in block printing. It is very difficult to obtain it.    

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The origin of this technique are uncertain but proof that it is very old method of dying and producing design on fabric has been found among artifac in parts of the world where the fabric of early cultures have been preserved. Tie and dye may be applied to fabric directly or to yarn which is later woven as ikat                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Tie and dye is a resist method of dyeing like batic only. In this case, the areas the tied instead of being waved to resist the dye. Hence the areas which are tied keep the fabric from absorbing the dye bath. Tie and dye is a technique of gathering the fabric with running and overcast stitch to follow a preplanned design. Other effects are obtained to trying variousitems into the fabric.                                                                                                                                                                                                

The amount of dying that penetrates the cloth depends on how loosy or tightly the fabric has been bound and how long it has been left in dye bath. A beautiful effect of blending colors can result from tie and dipping again and again by tying new areas and dipping as many times as needed to shade from light to dark.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Even if one knows how to mix colors it is best to first experiment with small pieces of sample cloth.

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Georgette is quite slippery in touch. The biggest advantage of georgette fabric is that they are durable and doesnt need much care. Good quality georgette apparels can be handwashed and hung to drip dry in shade. Georgette generally have dull crinkled surface. These are heavier than chiffon fabric. It is a matt finish fabric which give a slimming effect and a very good fall. Georgette requires mild or no ironing. One could find ideally evening wear in this fabric. Georgette is basically a summer and sheer sensuous fabric which gives a wearer a younger look.

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Saree is the timeless garment that can make a woman feel altogether beautiful, sensuous, modest and elegant. It captures the mysticism of Indian beauty and lends elegance and charm to any woman. The conventional attire offers generous pleating, with draping complimenting even the most discerning body types. The sarees’ intriguing facets comes alive in numerous colors, drapes and wefts, indicative of the occasion, and the region and religion of a woman. Despite the western influx and influence of contemporary and hip clothing styles, sarees have continued to be at the realm of Indian fashion. The biggest advantage is that its free from any alteration hassles. One has to just order and combine it with corsets, backless and spaghettis. It saves you from frequent time consuming visits to boutiques. One could drape a saree in different ways thus making a you look both traditional and glamorous. You can look extremely traditional and extremely sexy and bold with in this apparel. Sarees are wearable for the ladies of any age and size. Whether you are extremely skinny or extra large, saree always remains the best option for you. You can treasure your sarees and wear them life long irrespective of your changing size. The saree you wore at your first college farewell or at your first cousin’s wedding is wearable by you even after you have your kids.                                                                                                                                                        

Saree is not just a fashion statement that will go away with the times, rather its the most sensuous Indian outfit. Some are very different like primarily slit saris, concept sarees with very unusual drapes, levelling sarees, ghagra sarees, double sarees. The fashion industry has evolved tremendously over the years. The great consciousness about the new fashions and styles and every one wants to look good. There is now a lot use of sensuous fabric namely net, lycra, georgette, chiffon etc. Women alwayz want outfits to flow to their figure, which make them appear sensuous and flattering. Choli blouses, noodle straps, backless, speghetti straps are much in fashion. The magic of saree lies in parennial uniqueness . The simplicity and gracefulness of saree speak the thousands words.

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