Lepakshi Prints - Symbols of Tradition

Lepakshi prints are one of the legendry arts of India, as they depict Indian tradition and cultures.

Lepakshi Printing, a simple handy block printed art form of sensational prints and vibrant hues, where the printing is done using hands and wooden blocks, which is still a surviving art since ancient times because of its output vision and qualities.

Lepakshi prints are very popular and unique handy prints that they depict Indian tradition and culture with their visual art. These are the staple attires of women with their prints, hues, patterns, motifs etc. Now days, Lepakshi saris have become the best outfits of women.

Block Printing, an ancient traditional handcraft technique of producing patterns by means of carving the design, where the designs and patterns are printed through wooden blocks and dyes. It is an enamouring art that adds simple yet intriguing allure to the cloth. With its chic and sophisticated appeal, it was owed as a global wear-ability fabric.

Lepakshi is the pure Indian art, having its origin in Andhra Pradesh. Lepakshi is a popular city, well-known for its ancient arts and paintings. Andhra Pradesh, a treasure-trove of arts and crafts, which is famous for its handmade works.

For printing the patterns on to the fabrics, Block printing uses wooden blocks. It is a handy work where the artisan uses his hand to print the patterns on to the fabric. The fabrics such as Pure Cotton, Silk, Chiffon etc are used for printing.

Lepakshi Block Printing majorly involves in 5 steps along with 3 major tools such as wooden blocks, fabrics and dyes.

For Handloom printing, the artisan first sketches the design on the fabric using a pen like device for printing. The design is drawn little bit bigger than the required. Then the design will be glued on to the wooden block, which is called as stamp. Then the designer may print or press the stamp on to the original. It is to be made sure that the stamp should be released carefully without moving it side to side at all.

Then the resulted print should be dried fully. Finally, artisan paints the design with desired hues and shades. The main colours used in Block printing are Red, blue, Yellow and Saffron. The motifs like flowers, birds, animals, trees, fruits and humans postures etc are designed intricately.

Machine made printing involves in different techniques such as direct block printing, resist printing and discharge printing, but handmade printing is most popular and branded than machine made. In machine made, the printing involves in three steps: dyeing, removing the chemical portions and reapplying dyes to create block print design. Different tribal prints are designed on Lepakshi saris, especially for weddings, festivals and other grand occasions.

Lepakshi prints have an ability to adapt to the changing eras and times and till date they maintain enriching and endearing freshness.

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