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Chhipas & Chhints

tradtional and contemporary block printing from Northern India

Hiring the Exhibiton

The exhibition is comprised of 24 A1 size, full colour laminated panels and is available to buy or hire, at special educational rates. The exhibition also includes 20 original blockprinted fabrics.

traditional and contemporary blockprints from northern India and the lives of the people who make them

This exhibition was produced by Barbara Lowe, Cathy Growney and Sandy Henderson in partnership with the Arts Council of Britain, Oxfam and Dastkar in India. It is an educational tool, in celebration of global cultural heritage and in solidarity with the people concerned.

The exhibition demonstrates the significance of blockprinting to artists living in the north of India. It locates blockprinting in the history and geography of India, and explores its social, cultural and economic role in India today.

The main case study features a community of villagers who were displaced by the establishment of a tiger sanctuary, with the loss of their homes and livelihoods. With the support of Dastkar, an NGO, they revived their tradition of blockprinting, developing new designs drawn from the local flora and fauna, and reflecting their changed circumstances.

The community is now experiencing a re-awakening of pride and optimism.

See the Exhibtion at Global Cafe or on line below:

Part 1 The social & economic significance

Part 2 The cultural significance

Part 3 Dyeing & printing

Part 4 The context, some background to India, its invasions and history, from Gandhi to Globalisation.

Hiring the Exhibiton

The exhibition is comprised of 24 A1 size, full colour laminated panels and is available to buy or hire, at special educational rates. The exhibition also includes 20 original blockprinted fabrics.