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Traditional block printing - photograph taken at a Parrotfish workshop

"Traditional Block Printing" - This photograph taken at one of our children's workshop days.


We offer colourful and informative photograph packs that support the resources featured on this page.  Each set of A4 photographs is laminated to ensure durability.  They have an information text box on the reverse side and an accompanying laminated information text box that can be displayed next to it.  These packs create an immediate visual display and support many areas of the curriculum.

 

Block print kit
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F77
BLOCK PRINT KIT £44.00
Contents: 2 used hand carved wooden printing blocks; 1 sheet of traditional block print display fabric - designs will vary (approx. 225Cm x 150cm); 1 set of six photographs and display labels (laminated for durability), explaining the block printing process.

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Small printing blocks
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F50
SMALL PRINTING BLOCKS £8.59
A mixed pack of six small hand carved wooden printing blocks. Designs will vary.

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Printing block
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F51
PRINTING BLOCK £4.95
1 used hand carved wooden printing block. Designs will vary.

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P80
INDIAN BLOCK PRINT
£15.00

A set of 6 A4 laminated photographs explaining the block printing process.

 

 

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Elephant printing block set
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F52
ELEPHANT PRINTING BLOCK SET - Set of four £41.77
This set of four wooden elephant blocks is used for printing a colourful elephant image on fabric.  First one block is dipped into dye (or paint!) and printed on the material.  Next a different block is inked with another colour and then superimposed on the pattern the first block has made.  Next the third block is inked and superimposed ... and then the fourth ..., all with different colours to create a multi-coloured image.

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Traditional block print cushion cover
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TRADITIONAL BLOCK PRINT CUSHION COVER £9.99
A wonderful way to brighten up any library or reading corner. These cotton covers are durable and washable. One size (approx. 80cm x 80cm). Patterns may vary.
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Block print display fabric
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BLOCK PRINT DISPLAY FABRIC £19.16
A creative and exciting way to add colour and charm to any part of your school. Can be used as table covers, drapes or wall hangings (approx. 225 x 150cm).

Please click through to enlarged photo for colour codes. In the event of us being unable to match your choice we will substitute with a similar alternative.

 

Torrans
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TORRAN
A hand embroidered Indian door hanging.
F12 - 1 metre bright £8.64
F14 - 1 metre stonewash £9.04  F14 currently out of stock.
F16 - 1 metre bright katchi (mirror work) £14.21
F18 - 1 metre stonewash katchi £15.51

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Gujarati Gates
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GUJARATI GATE
A traditional hand embroidered door hanging from the Indian state of Gujarat. Each piece is unique and colourfully depicts typical Indian scenes, Gods and animals.
Prices vary according to size and quality.
F71 - £25.00
F72 - £35.00
F73 - £45.00

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Hand printed Batik of Hindu Deities
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HAND PRINTED BATIK OF HINDU DEITIES
King Size £29.54
each
F20 Shiva
F21 Lakshmi
F22 Ganesh
F23 Hanuman
F24 Buddha
(approx. 2m x 2.4m)
Colour combinations may be different from the illustration.

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Hand printed batik of the hindu deities
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Single Size
£16.43 each

F25 Shiva
F26 Lakshmi
F27 Ganesh
F28 Hanuman
F29 Buddha
(approx. 145cm x 215cm)

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Gujarati Mandap
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GUJARATI MANDAP
A beautiful hand embroidered work of art from the Indian state of Gujarat. Traditionally sewn by a bride and hung as a canopy above her and her groom during their wedding ceremony. Each unique wall hanging will come with informative text which will help bring the stunning piece of work to life. Prices vary according to size and quality. Sizes range from approximately 110-150cm square.

F68 £85.00
F69 £95.00
F70 £120.00

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Hand embroidered square of the Hindu Deities
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HAND EMBROIDERED SQUARE OF HINDU DEITIES £15.67 each
(80cm x 80cm)
F34 Radha and Krishna
F35 Ganesh
F36 Shiva
F37 Durga

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African tie dye

African tie dye

 

 

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£14.81

Huge colourful sheets of African Style Tie & Dye - approx. 2.2m x 2.2m
F39 Brown
F40 Purple and Red
F41 Green
F42 Pink
F43 Orange
F44 Indigo
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Tie and Dye Saree
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F75
TIE & DYE KIT £23.89
Contents: 1 tie & dye turban (approx 9m); 1 tie & dye saree (approx 3.5m) child size. The turban comes packed in the "knotted" state, allowing you to separate the layers of fabric and appreciate this highly skilled craft. The saree comes opened and pressed.

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Sarees
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SAREE WITH A HISTORY
Our collection of exquisite second hand sarees are an assortment of the finest fabrics and designs worn by the women of India for weddings and other special occasions. These sarees may be slightly damaged. Each unique saree is cleaned and pressed prior to packing. Approx 5.5 metres. Prices depend upon weight and design.

F1 - £25.00
F2 - £35.00
F3 - £45.00
F4 - £55.00

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P75
TIE AND DYE PHOTO PACK
£10.00

A set of 4 A4 laminated photographs, with text boxes, showing how to produce colourful fabrics using tie and dye methods.

P76
HOW TO PUT ON A RAJASTHANI TURBAN
£10.00

A set of 4 A4 laminated photographs, with text boxes, showing how to put on a Rajasthani turban.

 

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Hindu Prayer Shawl
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HINDU PRAYER SHAWL £8.91
A traditional orange and red Hindu prayer shawl inscribed with the words "Hari Krishna, Hari Rama".

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Parrotbell
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IN17
PARROTBELL £6.95
A traditional Indian decoration. 17 hand made stuffed cotton birds with a metal bell at the bottom. Please not that this is not a toy.

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Or you might like to make your own ...

IN26
Parrotbell Kit  £5.42
A fun and practical kit that incorporates a multicultural theme for an art and design technology project.  In this kit you will find all you need to complete two of your own parrotbells just like those pictured above.  Sewing thread and stuffing is not included. 

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