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In recent years, hand block printing within India has generated an enormous amount of interest, yet there has been relatively little information published or no public facility that can provide information about its history or current existence. For some time, the craft has existed at a crucial juncture needing an impetus on several fronts; new design directions, improved technology and enhanced skills to counter balance the onslaught of machine printed fabrics.
The Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing (AMHP) opened in 2005 as an attempt to focus on the existent tradition of hand block printing throughout India and especially within the local regions of Jaipur, Sanganer and Bagru. It is dedicated to the collection, preservation and interpretation of printed textiles. It is a venue for the lay person or scholar to study different facets of the craft and develop a greater appreciation of block printing. Above all the museum is a place for the practitioners themselves to enjoy their work with renewed enthusiasm.
