I have no idea the age but these are an amazing find A brief history of block printing No discussion on the history of block printing in India can take place without mentioning the Mughals. The ?heyday? of hand block printing came during the reign of the Mughal Empire (1526-1857). The Mughals enjoyed an immense consumption of textiles, which were status symbols at the time. Since coinage was in short supply, cloth exchanges served as barter, underpinning the economic structure of the Empire. India?s role in woodblock printing You might be wondering when block printing was invented since it?s an art form that?s enjoyed a resurgence in recent years. And maybe you?ve wondered where woodblock printing originated, too. The answer: even though woodblock printing remains one of India?s leading heritage crafts and enjoys a strong visual identity worldwide, block printing didn?t actually originate in India. In fact, it all started in China. And although China gave birth to woodblock printing about 4,000 years ago, India adopted and raised the art form. In India, hand block printed textiles reached their highest visual expression and commercial potential. How did this happen? Well, India developed an unrivaled mastery in the secrets of natural plant dyes and mordants. This expertise enabled Indian printers to create unique designs and a color palette that became the envy of the world. Here, the tropical climate helped dyes could bloom to their deepest expression. Only in India could one find such intoxicating reds, rich blues, and saturated blacks. These were the prized creations of the dyers? art. Combine this ability with countless invasions and a diverse indigenous population and you can see how India came to possess an expansive printing pattern vocabulary. Suffice it to say that India?s unique history made a lasting imprint on the art of block printing! PLEASE REFER TO ALL PHOTOS FOR A BETTER VISUAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM All of My Items Come from a Smoke Free Home I Strive to Ship Next Day Feel Free to Look Through My Other Listings Please contact me with any issues prior to leaving negative/neutral Feedbacks or low detail rating, as I will always do my best to solve any problems that may come up! Please refer to all photos above for a better visual description of the product being offered and it's condition. If you have any further questions, please feel free to message me Any props that are used in the taking of the photos are not included. Only the item/items in the title of the listings are being sold Notice Regarding Vintage Items: I specialize in vintage items that are usually 50+ years old. It is important that you examine this item carefully before bidding. I welcome all the questions. While I try hard to get my description accurate, you must look at the pictures and remember that vintage is NOT new or mint. Unless otherwise stated, items WILL have age related wear. These are usually items that are no longer manufactured or available by retail. I buy at estate auctions, yard sales, and antique stores, and I surface clean most but not all of my items. I try to describe my items the best I can. There is no intentional misleading information in my listings, but there may be a mistake or something missed occasionally due to human error. I do not smoke, however the previous owner(s) might have. If you buy or collect vintage, you must know that the items come from an era when the vast majority of Americans did smoke. Most of my customers want items in their authentic condition, which shows wear and proves age, so I leave any deep cleaning to the buyer's discretion. My items are sold in "as is" condition. I try to highlight any flaws over and above normal wear and tear, but again, you must look at the pictures and please feel free to ask questions.