With September came the news that the blockprinters of Dhamadka and Ajrakhpur have finalized the purchase of their new land. In the spring of 2009 the Maiwa Foundation organized a series of fundraising auctions to provide capital for the new purchase. The site of the former blockprinting studios had become unusable due to falling water tables. What water there was had increasing concentration of impurities such as iron and salt.

The auctions were a fantastic success. We would like to thank everyone who helped, purchased or donated to make the acquisition of the new lands a reality. The Khatris have sent us these photos as well as many expressions of their sincere gratitude.

Photos of the new land ...