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Creative imprint

hythm, repetition, pressure and precision are fundamentals in the creation of almost all printed fabrics and wallpapers. But pace of production can vary widely. High-tech, mechanised methods have dramatically enhanced speed and efficiency, and significantly reduced cost, yet the complex and age-old tradition of printing by hand continues to be championed by a number of heritage brands and there is a modest renaissance underway with a gentle swell in numbers of studio printers. As well as a desire to cherish the endangered art form,

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