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Printing block for embroidery design

Research in Progress Small block for printing embroidery designs. Carved of hard wood and used to print Chikan embroidery patterns. Shows a design of a single small fish.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
1952–1953
Dates
1952–1953
Format
Medium: wood
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1953-199-3
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/eecd52890d0ed2e462e753afbb4e0f82