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Hand Block Printed Anatolian Quilt, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hand block printing is one of the land marks of Western Anatolian material culture. These quilts
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Hand Block Printed Anatolian Quilt, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hand block printing is one of the land marks of Western Anatolian material culture. These quilts
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Hand Block Printed Anatolian Quilt, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hand Block printing is one of the land marks of Western Anatolian material culture. These quilts
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Hand Block Printed Anatolian Quilt, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hand block printing is one of the land marks of Western Anatolian material culture. These quilts
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Wood Block Printed Panel, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Uzbek block printing is an old tecnique of decorating a textile with wood blocks, on mainly hand
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Rustic Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Turkish Hand Block Printed Quilt, yorgan, Turkey, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
in present-day Turkey. They are made by hand and feature block printing techniques where carved
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Turkish Hand Block Printed Quilt, yorgan, Turkey, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
in present-day Turkey. They are made by hand and feature block printing techniques where carved
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
$1,200
H 79.53 in W 65.75 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Geometric Block Print on Paper Signed by Sidney Guberman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and order. Block printing, an age-old technique, involves carving designs into a material (such as
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Metal
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug in Brown with Cream Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
further creates a more elegant play of the light. The block printing process is one of the oldest in
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$7,280 Sale Price
20% Off
W 95 in L 122 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug Design with Blue Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
of movement and depth. The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design and has seen
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug Design with Gray Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
of movement and depth. The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design and has seen
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug with Blue and Green Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
of movement and depth. The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design and has seen
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
W 35 in L 47 in
Block Printed Pillow Cover, Western Anatolia, Turkey, E 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
A wonderful example to Western Anatolian block printing from the turn of the 20th C.
It does not
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Custom Rug Sample, Beige with Brown Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
interpretation of traditional block printing presents an allover pattern of stylized boteh motifs in brown and
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug in Brown with Cream Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
further creates a more elegant play of the light. The block printing process is one of the oldest in
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$7,280 Sale Price
20% Off
W 95 in L 122 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug, Gold with Cream and Peach Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
creates a more elegant play of the light. The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$7,200 Sale Price
20% Off
W 95 in L 118 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug in Beige with Elegant Floral Vase Motifs
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Collection—an innovative line celebrating the artisanal charm of block printing reimagined in contemporary
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
W 49 in L 62 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug with Brown and Green Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
of movement and depth. The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design and has seen
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
W 35 in L 48 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug with Red and Green Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
compliment to the sense of movement and depth. The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
W 33 in L 47 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug Design in Brown with Gray Arrow Motifs
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
the eye as its texture is to the touch, inviting both from any perspective. The block printing process
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$7,840 Sale Price
20% Off
W 97 in L 121 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug Design in Brown with Gray Floral Motifs
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
the eye as its texture is to the touch, inviting both from any perspective. The block printing process
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$8,160 Sale Price
20% Off
W 96 in L 118 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Custom Rug Sample, Chartreuse with Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
traditional look.
The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design and has seen many
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Modern Block Print Rug in White with Blue Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
.
The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design and has seen many adaptations. To
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Modern Block Print Rug in Brown with Blue Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
thoughtful and elegant new take on a traditional look.
The block printing process is one of the oldest in
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
W 95 in L 123 in
Rug
Kilim’s Modern Block Print Rug in Pink with Cream Floral Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
thoughtful and elegant new take on a traditional look.
The block printing process is one of the oldest in
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
W 95 in L 121 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug, Cream White with Whimsical Multi-Colored Florals
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Collection—an innovative line celebrating the artisanal charm of block printing reimagined in contemporary
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
W 48 in L 61 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug, Taupe with Whimsical and Vibrant Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Print Collection—an innovative line celebrating the artisanal charm of block printing reimagined in
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,280 Sale Price
20% Off
W 48 in L 63 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug in Muted Blue and Gray Floral Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Print Collection—an innovative line celebrating the artisanal charm of block printing reimagined in
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
W 47 in L 61 in
Turkish Hand Block Printed Square Panel, Bokhca, 1st Half 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a folk art textile from the 1st half of 20th C. The art of block printing is still being
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$425
H 34.26 in W 33.08 in D 0.2 in
Turkish Hand Block Printed Square Panel, Bokhca, 1st Half 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a folk art textile from the 1st half of 20th C. The art of block printing is still being
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$425
H 38.59 in W 37.41 in D 0.2 in
Turkish Hand Block Printed Square Panel, Bokhca, 1st Half 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a folk art textile from the 1st half of 20th C. The art of block printing is still being
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$425
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 0.2 in
Turkish Hand Block Printed Square Panel, Bokhca, 1st Half 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a folk art textile from the 1st half of 20th C. The art of block printing is still being
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$425
H 36.23 in W 34.65 in D 0.2 in
Turkish Hand Block Printed Square Panel, Bokhca, 1st Half 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a folk art textile from the 1st half of 20th C. The art of block printing is still being
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$425
H 32.68 in W 33.86 in D 0.2 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Floral Rug, Bright Pinks and Playful Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Print Collection—an innovative line celebrating the artisanal charm of block printing reimagined in
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
W 47 in L 61 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug in Soft Gold, Beige and Blue Floral Motifs
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Collection—an innovative line celebrating the artisanal charm of block printing reimagined in contemporary
Category
2010s Indian Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,480 Sale Price
20% Off
W 36 in L 48 in
Rug
Kilim’s Oversized Block Print Rug in Gold with Cream Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
the floral patterns makes for an added sense of dimension. The block printing process is one of the
Category
2010s Indian Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$19,600 Sale Price
21% Off
W 166 in L 188 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Square Rug in Soft Beige and Blue Floral Medallions
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
& Kilim’s Block Print Collection—an innovative line celebrating the artisanal charm of block printing
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
W 46 in L 48 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug, Light Blue with Beige and Cream Geometric Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
light. The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design and has seen many adaptations
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$7,280 Sale Price
20% Off
W 95 in L 122 in
A Rare Important Qajar 19th Century Ghalamkar Block Printed Tent Tigers Peacocks
Located in Long Island City, NY
, created using the intricate ghalamkar technique, a labor intensive method of hand block printing on cotton
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Textiles
Materials
Textile
$42,000
H 84 in W 120 in D 1 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug Design in Gray with Grisaille Blue Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
play of the light. The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design and has seen many
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$6,720 Sale Price
20% Off
W 95 in L 125 in
Giant Block Printed Pillow Cover, Western Anatolia, Turkey, E 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Block printing in Turkey has been practiced for a long time. There are still active workshops in
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$475
H 18.51 in W 52.76 in D 0.12 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block print Rug in Beige, Green and Rust Floral Vase Motifs
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
charm of block printing reimagined in contemporary hand-knotted form.
On the Design:
This stunning
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
$3,280 Sale Price
20% Off
W 49 in L 62 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug, Cream White Field and Multi-Color Flower Motifs
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Collection—an innovative line celebrating the artisanal charm of block printing reimagined in contemporary
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,440 Sale Price
20% Off
W 49 in L 61 in
Rug
Kilim’s Modern Block Print Rug Design with Brown and Green Floral Motifs
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
depth through value shifts rather than color contrast. The block printing process is one of the oldest
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$11,280 Sale Price
20% Off
W 109 in L 146 in
Rug
Kilim’s Modern Block Print Rug Design with Green and Brown Floral Motifs
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
depth through value shifts rather than color contrast. The block printing process is one of the oldest
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$11,520 Sale Price
20% Off
W 109 in L 144 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug Design in Brown with Beige Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
play of the light. The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design and has seen many
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Custom Rug Sample, Beige with Blue Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
interpretation of traditional block printing presents an allover pattern of stylized boteh motifs in soft powder
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug, Gold with Cream and Peach Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
elegant play of the light. The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design and has seen
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$7,200 Sale Price
20% Off
W 95 in L 118 in
Rug
Kilim’s Modern Block Print Rug Design in Brown with Beige-Cream Motifs
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
the eye as its texture is to the touch, inviting both from any perspective. The block printing process
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$8,400 Sale Price
20% Off
W 94 in L 118 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Square Rug with Blue and Green Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
lends a gorgeous compliment to the sense of movement and depth. The block printing process is one of the
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
W 36 in L 37 in
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Square Rug with Beige and Green Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
of movement and depth. The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design and has seen
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
W 37 in L 38 in
Rug
Kilim’s Oversized Block Print Custom Rug Design, Blue and Green Florals
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
luxurious to the eye as its texture is to the touch, inviting both from any perspective. The block printing
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Custom Rug Sample, Blue with Cream Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
elegant new take on a traditional look.
The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Custom Rug Sample, Green with Gray Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
.
The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design and has seen many adaptations. Many
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Custom Rug Sample with Light Green Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
.
The block printing process is one of the oldest in textile design and has seen many adaptations. Many
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Custom Rug Sample, Rust with Cream Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
between the motifs and ground adds dimensional interest.
The block printing process is one of the oldest
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Block Print Rug, Teal and Gray Tones with Whimsical Floral Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Collection—an innovative line celebrating the artisanal charm of block printing reimagined in contemporary
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
W 48 in L 61 in
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Printing Block For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic printing block available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every printing block was constructed with great care. Find 37 options for an antique or vintage printing block now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect printing block — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A printing block is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Rajhastani, Dunbar and Edward Wormley each produced at least one beautiful printing block that is worth considering.
How Much is a Printing Block?
Prices for a printing block can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $25 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $425.
Questions About Printing Block
- What is Indian block printing?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Indian block printing is an art form that originated in India during ancient times. It involves carving a block of teak wood with an intricate pattern and then using it to press ink onto fabric like silk or cotton. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Indian block printed apparel and art.
- What is a printing block called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A printing block is sometimes called a printmaking block, a wood block or a block. You can also refer to one simply as a printing block. Artists carve printmaking blocks with designs, apply ink and then press them against a surface to produce artwork. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The oldest known example of block printing is the Diamond Sutra. Produced around 886 CE, the scroll is a Buddhist religious text and was discovered in Dunhuang, China. Anthropologists believe that the Chinese developed the art of block printing 4,000 years ago, but so far, none of the earlier works have been discovered. On 1stDibs, find a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rajasthan is the Indian state that is most famous for block printing, though it is also a popular dyeing method in a variety of other states. Rajasthan features various cities known for different techniques of this textile printing method. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Indian block printed textiles.
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