Block printing is a type of printing made from carved wooden blocks or linoleum. In block printing the design is carved into a solid block by the printer. Block printing is a printing technique used in the ancient times. The designs in block printing can be texts and visuals. It is also known as relief printing. Woodblock printing is a procedure for printing content, pictures, or patterns used largely throughout East Asia. This originated in China during olden times as a technique for imprinting on cloth and later on paper.