Handblocked
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002714
Describing a fabric or textile item that has been decorated using the traditional method of hand block printing. This technique involves carving designs onto wooden blocks, applying dye to the raised surfaces, and then pressing the blocks onto the fabric by hand. Each impression is made individually, resulting in unique variations.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002714 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Textile production |
| Translations | German: handblockiert; Spanish: bloqueado a mano; French: façonné à la main |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Handblocked",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "Describing a fabric or textile item that has been decorated using the traditional method of hand block printing. This technique involves carving designs onto wooden blocks, applying dye to the raised surfaces, and then pressing the blocks onto the fabric by hand. Each impression is made individually, resulting in unique variations.",
"subject": "Textile production",
"translations": {
"de": "handblockiert",
"es": "bloqueado a mano",
"fr": "façonné à la main"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/handblocked/"
}
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