Ajrak: The Art of Block Printing in South Asia

Name: Mississauga | Ajrak: The Art of Block Printing in South Asia
Start: 2026-07-21
End: 2026-07-21
Location: Hazel McCallion Central Library

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Schedule

Date Range

July 21, 2026

Time

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tue

Availability

Fully Booked

Description

How can a piece of cotton carry a story thousands of years old? This program traces Ajrak block printing from the Indus Valley to the workshops of Sindh and Kutch. Discover the meanings behind its intricate designs, the regional variations, and the skilled labour stunning this ancient craft today.

Presented by Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).