Old Peacock Textile Printing Block From Jaipur - Ca 1930 Origin - Kizilayak This striking carved teak Nandi

This striking carved teak Nandi bull from Rajasthan dates to the early 20th century

while the disciplined roundels and borders point to patterns derived from kati rimo silk brocades—textile sources that early Tibetan workshops translated into paint

two internal compartments with shelf

His parents were John Honeyford (1837 - 1891) from Dunbartonshire who enlisted in the Indian Army

Old Peacock Textile Printing Block From Jaipur - Ca 1930 Origin - Kizilayak This striking carved teak NandiThe knowledge of carving these intricate wooden textile printing blocks has been handed down through generations in Jaipur. This fascinating technique for printing cotton is very skilled. Watching the printers at their craft is mesmerising. The speed at that they work along the long tables, often in conjunction with others who contribute to the pattern is impressive. The work is laborious, but the results are wonderful. Dimensions: 12 x 16 x 6. 5