1.jpg
9.jpg
10.jpg
1.jpg
9.jpg
10.jpg

Echoes of Silver : Real Silver Block-Printing Workshop

€150.00

There are crafts that shimmer quietly at the edges of history almost forgotten, yet impossibly alive in the hands of a few. Chandi (blockprinting real silver on textiles) is one of them.

Originating in the 16th century, this ancient art of silver block printing is now practiced by only a handful of artisans in the world.

At the heart of this workshop are century-old brass blocks, each carrying the weight of time and touch. When you print with them, you don’t just make a mark, you become a part of a lineage, a story that has wandered across trade routes, temple towns, and royal ateliers.

Led by Pragya Aggarwal, this three-hour workshop is an invitation to slow down and experience a craft that refuses to be rushed. Participants will work with certified real silver sheets and hand blocks to create their own shimmering chandi postcards: Each one a small, radiant keepsake.

While it is not an easy artform to master, the beauty of chandi lies in the experience itself: the

rhythm of your hands, the quiet weight of the silver, the way the imprint becomes uniquely yours. No prior experience is required, only an openness to touch, experiment, and make it your own.

-Pragya /OCTOBER

Details:

-Duration: 3 hours

-Experience: No prior experience required. Open to all.

-Materials: All materials will be provided, including real silver sheets, vintage brass blocks, postcards, and tools. Each participant will receive a complete kit.

Date:

There are crafts that shimmer quietly at the edges of history almost forgotten, yet impossibly alive in the hands of a few. Chandi (blockprinting real silver on textiles) is one of them.

Originating in the 16th century, this ancient art of silver block printing is now practiced by only a handful of artisans in the world.

At the heart of this workshop are century-old brass blocks, each carrying the weight of time and touch. When you print with them, you don’t just make a mark, you become a part of a lineage, a story that has wandered across trade routes, temple towns, and royal ateliers.

Led by Pragya Aggarwal, this three-hour workshop is an invitation to slow down and experience a craft that refuses to be rushed. Participants will work with certified real silver sheets and hand blocks to create their own shimmering chandi postcards: Each one a small, radiant keepsake.

While it is not an easy artform to master, the beauty of chandi lies in the experience itself: the

rhythm of your hands, the quiet weight of the silver, the way the imprint becomes uniquely yours. No prior experience is required, only an openness to touch, experiment, and make it your own.

-Pragya /OCTOBER

Details:

-Duration: 3 hours

-Experience: No prior experience required. Open to all.

-Materials: All materials will be provided, including real silver sheets, vintage brass blocks, postcards, and tools. Each participant will receive a complete kit.

About Pragya Aggarwal:

Pragya Aggarwal grew up at the foothills of the Himalayas, in the town of Jammu, where stories often travelled further than people did. She is an artist, storyteller, and the founder of October —

a textile studio housed in a restored bungalow, dedicated to preserving endangered crafts and working closely with women artisans.

Her practice is rooted in the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world is one family — explored through the timeless language of craft and storytelling. October began as her Master’s thesis and has since grown into a living archive of narratives, translated into hand-painted and hand-printed textiles.

Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at Vienna Design Week 2025 and Venice Design Week 2025. She currently lives between London and India, carrying blocks, brushes, and stories that thread worlds together.