Indian Art Form: Block Printing

Block printing is a form of dying and coloring a fabric using wooden blocks. India is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of block printed fabric in the world. Block printing craftsmen use wooden or metal blocks to create beautiful designs; sometimes, linoleum blocks are also used.

Prominent Centers of Hand Block Printing

Ahmedabad, Sanganer, Bagru, Farukhabad and Pethapur, are the main centers of hand block printing in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The Bagru and Sanganeri prints are not easily distinguishable but on a closer observation the difference between the two are revealed. The Sanganer prints are always on a white background, whereas the Bagru prints are essentially in red and black. Artistry and intricacy characterize the designs of Farukhabad. Other notable centers are Pethapur near Ahmedabad and Banaras. Banaras block prints which makers design their blocks to suit fine silk printing - sometimes each design has seven colors.

Neeta Lulla

From simplicity to royalty, Neeta Lulla has it all to her credit. Neeta Lulla has been one name which has been prevalent in the industry since two decades now. The designer has been an active contributor in giving the actors a look to die for. Her designs have not only been recognized in India, but have also acquired great acclaims globally. The designer has made a niche for herself, creatin g the costumes of the era long lost. The challenge to create designs for the high profile and larger than life movies like Jodha Akhbar and Devdas have been ve ry well met by Neeta Lulla, who tuned them to the richness and charismatic period of the movies. From the elegant look of Chandni and the underdone colors of Yuva, to the majestic appearance of Paro and the recent Jodha, the talented designer has each time surpa

ssed her own record, to create a new high.

Filmography
Some of the famous movies Neeta Lulla has been a part of are:

• Jodhaa Akbar
• Bhram
• Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
• Baabul
• Zindaggi Rocks
• Ankahee
• Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
• Home Delivery
• Bhaggmati
• Main Aisa Hi Hoon
• Kisna
• Raincoat
  
• Garv
• Yuva
• Ishq Hai Tumse
• Jhankaar Beats
• Devdas
• Ajnabee
• Kasoor
• Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiya
• Dil Kya Kare
• Haseena Maan Jaayegi
• Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
• International Khiladi
• Major Saab
• Zor
• Deewana Mastana
• Itihaas
• Hero No.1
• Ghatak
• Mr. Bechara
• Jeet
• Daraar
• Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
• Tu Chor Mein Sipahi
• Hum Aapke Hai Kaun
• Virasat
• Aatish
• Chaand Ka Tukdaa
• Darr
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• Khalnayak
• Hum Hai Rahi Pyar Ke
• Parampara
• Dil Aashna Hai
• Lamhe
• Chandni

Abu Jani And Sandeep Khosla
For 20 years, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla have captivated the world of fashion with their unique creations, pioneering along the way many an innovative idea and style in haute couture. Perhaps the duo are known for dressing India’s best known faces such as Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan,

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