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Zena & Rose has just launched a FREE ‘Beginner’s Guide to Indian Wood Block Printing’. It covers lots of topics such as equipment and materials...

Chiyogami paper is a type of patterned decorative washi paper from Japan. Washi paper is produced from the bark of one of three types of native tree kozo (paper mulberry), mitsumata (paperbush) or the ganpi.

When people think about wood block printing, the Indian textile industry comes to mind. However, the UK once had a strong tradition of wood block p...

  The 'language of flowers' was a concept developed in the 19th century which ascribed emotional meanings to flowers and plants. Known as 'floriog...

If you have never done networking before, you might wonder what is it and how can it benefit me as a creative? We are based in London where there a...

Wood block printing works very well on paper and card as well as fabric. You must always have a sponge mat underneath the paper or card because thi...

Why do we get creative blocks? In our personal experience, creative blocks happen where there is not enough external stimulation from beyond your e...

Earlier this month we went to see The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture & Opulence exhibition at the V&A Museum in London. This covers the c...

Our new studio is located in the lovely setting of Dukes Meadows, Chiswick. This is a special green space next to the river Thames and home of Pavi...

Create stunning Autumn inspired prints!

We thought a little roundup of the questions we've been asked in workshops might be helpful... Where do the wood blocks come from? They are Fairtra...

William Morris was aware of the pattern designs of India and spent much time browsing the collections at the South Kensington Museum (now the V&...