The Resist/Dabu technique used here involves using wax or gum clay mixed with resin. This is applied with a brush or block, or by hand to portions of the cloth…
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The Ajrak resist-printing technique is found in Anjar and Dhamadka in Kutch. The painted Ajrak cloth has colours - blue, red, black and white, in several patterns…
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In Rajasthan, there are sandy stretches of desert where a unique method of cloth-dyeing prevails. The technique is called Ajrakh…
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Kalamkari is the earliest and more complex techniques of block-printing on cloth using vegetable dyes. This flourished at Masulipatnam in Andhra Pradesh.…
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Bagh, which lends its name to the Bagh prints is a small tribal town in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. The khatri community, who comprise the 'chhipas' or printers…
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The block printing done in Bagru is mainly in shades of blue with much use of indigo dyeing processes.…
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The traditional block-printing technique of Ajrakh has attained a peak of excellence at Ballotra. One of the main reasons for this is the good waters available here…
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Barmer is an important hand-block printing centre in Rajasthan. The items made here include turbans, shawls, dress materials, and saris.…
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Jahota is famous for its chilani print, tradtionally worn by brides in certain communities.…
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The prints of Jaipur have style and elegance. The designs are delicate and light pastel shades are used. This is in direct contrast to the rough cloth and bright…
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In the border town of Jaisalmer a kind of resist printing requiring very low temperatures is done. This can thus be processed only during the night and in winter.…
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One of the most famous motifs used here is the amba butti mango motif. In this centre, wax resist, block printing, and indigo vats are still used.…
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Odhnis / chunris from Jodhpur are highly prized though they are made all over the state now. The technique followed involves the use of wooden blocks with nails projecting from them.…
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The practitioners of this craft in Maharashtra are mainly migrants from other parts of India. The painting is done with delicately carved wooden and brass blocks.…
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The main tribal group here and at Kishangarh are the Banjaras. Costumes are printed here along with jajams and spreads.…
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The local phulkari embroidery has inspired bold floral and geometrical designs, found on wraps and stoles.…
Read Full DescriptionHand Block Printing of Sanganer, Rajasthan
Sanganer, near Jaipur, is famous for its hand-block designs and techniques. Gold and silver colours are also used in printing.…
Read Full DescriptionHand Block Printing of Udaipur, Rajasthan
In Udaipur and Nathdwara the block prints are on saris, wraps, and quilt covers. The designs are religious in nature and are linked with Srinathji, a part of the Pichwai tradition.…
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Uttar Pradesh is an important centre for hand-block printing with the classical butis, paisley designs, and the tree of life as the main traditional motifs used in a range of shapes…
Read Full DescriptionMatani Pachhedi/Kalamkari of Gujarat
The chitara community of Ahmedabad practices this craft. Kalamkari, locally known as matani pachhedi or devi-ka-parda, is made for the devotees of the goddess Durga.…
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Calico prints from Sambha are extremely popular craft products. Masnads and jamas, which are hand-block printed by artisans of the area have been traditionally used…
Read Full DescriptionWooden Block Making for Hand Printing
Hand-block printing on textiles is practised all over India, with each region having evolved its own technique(s), style(s), design patterns, and distinctive colours.…
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