Exim Bank organizes Design Intervention Workshop on Block Printing

Over 20 women participants having basic skill sets will be trained by young and enterprising designers from NID at the 15-day workshop.

The objective of the workshop is to provide advance training on design intervention which will broaden participant’s perspective and improve skills in block printing & dyeing. It is envisaged that these participants will be equipped to train fellow craftsperson in their community.

This activity will also set in motion the process of spreading skills and knowledge having multiplier impact over a period of time. The undergoing workshop will also improve the livelihood and economic status of participating rural women from the villages surrounding Jaipur.

The products with block printing designs are expected to get a modern touch during the training programme. The women participants having combined skills in dyeing, block printing, kantha embroidery and tailoring, are estimated to produce approx 20-25 products prototypes ranging from readymade garments & textiles and home, kitchen & bed furnishing items.

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