Monday, April 4, 2011

Pipar City, Jodhpur 2011

I returned to Pipar City after a year and what better way to start then by stopping for some local chai and maawa. Thanks to Azu and Ramjaan for coming to pick us up at the railway station and making the car ride..exciting.







  I got the opportunity to print some of my own designs alongside the experienced block printers of Pipar City. The joy that came from seeing my carved designs of wooden blocks is unexplainable. Also, while printing, it was quite amusing to watch the dialogue between the block printers about the execution of my designs. Each one had their own input and experience to bring to the table. By the end of our trip I got to understand how strongly they feel about their craft and their designs that they've been printing all these years. Being a contemporary designer, I seemed to pushing against their traditional ways.  However, one of the sons, Azu, seemed to be dabbling in designing himself and fully understood my way of working. While printing my fabrics, he smiled with every contact the block made with the fabric and finished without a single stress in the world. That's exactly what I wanted. I don't want my designs to stress anyone out, it's supposed to be enjoyed as much by me, as by the printer, and the consumer. At the end of the trip, the youngsters went out to enjoy with some samosas and thumbs up. :)



7 comments:

  1. Good describing my dear ! It was a time to remember!

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  2. Hi Ruchika, I'm enjoying reading your accounts of your recent India trip. Looks like you got a lot out of it. such a shame we didn't get to meet up. Perhaps we can do next time, I'm sure I'll be there again soon. Its good to hear about the Jodhpur block printing as I've never visited this area - it will be on my list for next time!

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  3. Hi Ruth, I know it was totally unfortunate that we couldn't meet even though we were pretty much in the same vicinity! But, no worries, we will make this happen one day. Aw, I'm so glad that you'll go visit the block printers in Jodhpur. They really are welcoming and would totally help you with anything you want. There are other block printers in Barmer also that I've heard of, and would like to go visit them. Next time. :)

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  4. hi Ruchika...I wonder how did you choose to visit Pipar City....do you have ay local connection or was it a business trip.

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    1. Hi Mukesh, I went to Pipar city during an internship at the Block Printers and it went on from there.

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    2. Ok...wt do you do now...

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