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Flower Pounding & Botanical Printing Workshops

byEn MadtidiyaTravels to schools and outdoor venues across BengaluruStarts from850 per childView full gallery

Using a simple hammer, we can transfer the vibrant pigments of fresh flowers and leaves onto paper and fabric. It is a meditative, tactile art form that turns simple botanicals into beautiful, personal keepsakes.

The simple act of hammering a leaf to transfer its print onto a canvas pouch. This Japanese technique, called Tataki Zome, is a meditative and calming process that my partner is enjoying here. It’s a beautiful way to find peace in small moments.

The finished products from our flower pounding workshop. Using locally sourced flowers and leaves, participants created these unique botanical prints on cotton canvas pouches. Each one is a small piece of functional art, capturing the beauty of nature.

A look inside one of my flower pounding workshops. It's a joy to see people of all ages connect with each other and with themselves through art. The simple act of creating can strengthen relationships and bring a sense of calm.

So many happy faces and beautiful creations from our recent flower pounding workshop. Participants made everything from bookmarks and greeting cards to personalized pouches. It's wonderful to see everyone's unique artistic inspiration come to life.

Upcycling a plain white top using the art of leaf pounding. I used these beautiful pink leaves to create a permanent, natural print. It's a satisfying and eco-friendly way to refresh your wardrobe and give old clothes a new story.

A glimpse into the creative energy of a flower pounding workshop. People gathered to learn, create, and connect. The atmosphere was filled with joy and positivity as everyone explored this unique art form together.

Flowers are nature's crayons. Here, I'm using a fresh rose to draw on paper, showing how simple it is to find colour and creativity in the natural world. This is an activity that brings calm and focus to both children and adults.

I love reviving old traditions, like sending postcards. Here, I'm using the flower pounding technique to imprint leaves onto an old Indian postcard I found at a local post office. It makes the message inside even more special.

A close-up of the leaf print on an Indian postcard. The delicate details and natural pigment create a beautiful, rustic effect. It’s a perfect example of how we can use nature to add a personal touch to our communications.

A finished greeting card made by pounding flowers directly onto the paper. This simple technique creates stunning, one-of-a-kind botanical prints, perfect for sending a heartfelt, handmade message to a loved one.

About Flower Pounding & Botanical Prints

Flower pounding is less about artistic training and more about slowing down. We use real, locally sourced blooms to leave permanent botanical impressions on cotton pouches, handmade greeting cards, and postcards. It is a rhythmic, quiet process that children and adults find incredibly grounding—you will be surprised at how much detail a single marigold or rose petal can transfer with just a few gentle taps of the mallet.

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