Hand-pressed printing

Hand-pressed printing is a traditional method where an artisan manually applies ink to a carved surface, such as a wooden or metal plate, and then presses it onto paper using a hand-operated press or even by hand. This technique allows for careful control over the application process, often producing richly detailed prints with unique textures and variations. It’s valued for its craftsmanship, historical significance, and the distinctive qualities it imparts to artwork. This process has been used for centuries in printing books, art prints, and illustrations before the rise of modern, mechanized printing methods.