This set of six printing blocks are hand carved in Farrukhabad of Uttar Pradesh. Fun for Kids craft projects. The set is inspired by Indic iconic symbols, forming part of Hindu iconography, that are imbued with spiritual meaning based on either the scriptures or cultural traditions. The set consists of Om (or Aum, ॐ), Swastika, Sri Yantra, Kolam- Rangoli and other Indian symbols. 

Om is a sacred symbol in Indian religions. It signifies the essence of the ultimate reality, consciousness or Atman. Swastika is a symbol connoting general auspiciousness. It may represent purity of soul, truth, and stability or, alternatively, Surya, the sun. Sri Yantra is a mandala formed by nine interlocking triangles. Together, the nine triangles form a web symbolic of the entire cosmos, a womb symbolic of creation, and together express Advaita Vedanta or non-duality.  Kolam- Rangoli is an art form in which patterns are created on the floor or the ground using materials such as coloured rice/sand. It is a geometrical line drawing composed of curved loops, drawn around a grid pattern of dots.   The purpose of making kolam rangoli art is to feel strength, generosity, and it is thought to bring good luck.

Block is a tool used for producing a repeat pattern on textiles, felt, leather, etc. These wood blocks lend to various versatile and creative forms of printing like textile art, stationery, wax art, scrapbooking, pottery, card making, clay projects, tiles, paper crafts, fabric crafts, handcrafted soap making, wallpapers, ceramics, henna, tattoo, candle making, etc.

Block printing is a ancient art craft of printing on textiles. India has been renowned for its printed and dyed cotton cloth since the 12th century and the creative processes flourished as the fabric received royal patronage.The earliest records mention the printing centers in the south, the craft seems to have been prevalent all over India.

Uses Instruction:

1) Prepare the fabric or paper where you want to print and attach them with the help of pins or put some weight on the corner of the object. Take a plate and a piece of sponge. Put some color/Ink on a sponge.

2) Take the wooden block design and apply the ink or color on it through a sponge.

3) Carefully place the wooden block on an object and apply press all over. Once the color/ink will dry the object will ready for use.

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