Vintage / Antique Indian Wooden Fabric Textile Print Block - Architectural with Hearts and Dots - Rich Dark Wood with Gold Highlights

Vintage / antique historic Indian hand carved wooden fabric print block:

~ Fine example with a larger size and heft - very substantial

~ Intricately hand made / hand carved

~ Pattern has a geometric or architectural feel and is studded with two rows of hearts and a row of dots in between

~ Design has been lovingly highlighted with bright gold metallic paint - or perhaps it may be remnants of it's printing color from textile use (each block was dedicated for use with one color only)

~ Originally designed to be used in fabric printing - you sure could try it out on paper, leather, or would make a classy meaningful paperweight and/or interesting history-rich conversation item

Ready and waiting for your collection, display, use, and/or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: True antique / vintage item - blocks like this have been used for thousands of years in India with very little deviation in materials or craftsmanship, making it hard to date for certain.

MARKINGS: None that I could find

METAL / MATERIAL: Rich deep dark brown wood and gold gilding

CLASP / CLOSURE: x

MEASUREMENTS: Face is aprox 6" x 6.5"

WEIGHT: x

TESTING: x

U.S. RING SIZE: x

ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, HISTORY &/or LORE: Block printing has been used in India since at least the 12th century, and the method itself is thought to have originated from China and dates to over 2,000 years old. The oldest actual Indian cotton block print examples or fragments were excavated at various sites in Egypt, near Cairo and the oldest mention in history of block printed fabrics dates back to the Indus Valley civilization, circa 3500 to 1300 BC

Fascinatingly, different types of dye and patterns can be attributed to regions of India, and can even used as identifiers of sorts.

No information on the history of block printing in India is complete without mentioning the Mughals. The heyday of hand block printing came during the reign of the Mughal Empire (1526-1857). They enjoyed an overabundance of textiles, which was a prestigious status symbol at that time. They were often stamped with elaborate patterns and exotic colors. Their influence remains strong, even today in modern fabric stamping

JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): This vintage/antique Indian wooden block is a beautiful piece of history. Handmade with intricate carvings, it features hearts and gold accents, making it a unique addition to any collection. Perfect for use in binding, embossing, and printing, this block is a true piece of art from a bygone era. It is a must-have for any antique, mercantile, or fabric enthusiast and is sure to impress all who see it.

CONDITION: Great vintage condition - no damage or quirks found to mention. Please study all photos to self-form an opinion of condition and gain additional item insight that only viewing photos can provide. A fantastic find in an excellent state of preservation.

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

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