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Batik Printing ~ Mundra

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:34:34 +0000

Batik printing is a form of textile art wherein a piece cloth is decorated by covering it with a coat of wax and then dyeing it. The word ‘Batik’ means ‘wax writing’ and its journey through the ages proves that it is more than just a handicraft. In the small village of Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat, the art Batik printing has been handed down through generations and is still a main source of income for the people living here. These Batik prints feature a three-dimensional look with traditionally inspired motifs representing various folk scenes and deities, nature elements such as birds, flowers, bees, leaves, and several other more complex geometrical designs. These prints give the impression of a kaleidoscopic dream as they imbibe the colours of the universe and patterns of nature.

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Block Printing~Bagru

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:20:07 +0000

Bagru originated the tradition of printing, is not only popular in India, but even being a small village custom, the Bagru print is known worldwide. The wooden prints of Bagru have entitled its own name as Bagru prints. The wooden prints involve the technique of carving the print (or design) on the wooden block first, and then enriching the design involving the chosen colour to the fabric. Printer’s quarter ‘chhipa mohalla’ is known for the textile printers of Bagru. The quarter is officiated with the printers only committing artistic traditions with wooden blocks and dyes.

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Block Print~Akola

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 07:08:18 +0000

Dabu, derived from ‘Dabanna’, means ‘to press’ and is a mud-resist block-printing craft practiced in the alluring village of Akola in Rajasthan. Local women from the Jat, Gujjar and Gadariya tribes adorn the fabric thus printed. What sets this craft apart is the usage of the traditional exclusive Akola motifs in an array of bright red and Indigo, printed using carved wooden blocks.

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Block Print~Indore

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 18 May 2015 08:23:19 +0000

Block printing is an ancient technique of textile printing that is practiced even in modern times. Intricately carved wood blocks are used to stamp patterns onto the fabric. The method of dyeing used is ‘resist-dyeing’ where the true colors are revealed after reacting with air.

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Nandana Prints~Tarapur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:56:00 +0000

Nandna is a mud resist block-printing craft of Madhya Pradesh and is one of the very few crafts being practiced in its original form. The fabric thus printed is then worn by the women from the local Bhil tribes as their traditional attire. But what sets Nandna prints apart from the other printed fabrics is its intact rustic look and ancient motifs, equally revered by the contemporaries. The craftsmen use naturally derived dyes on chaste cotton fabric and age old block designs inspired from the nature.

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Bagh Print~Bagh

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 09:36:00 +0000

Bagh is the name of a block printing technique unique to a small village called Bagh in Madhya Pradesh. The craft as well as the village derive their names from the River ‘Baghini’ that flows through the village and serves as a spine for the craft. Bagh printing is an array of dynamic floral and geometrical prints made using finely cut wooden blocks and vegetable dyes.

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Ajrakh ~ Ajrakhpur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:50:30 +0000

Ajrakh is an elaborate block printing technique that involves layering of prints to create unique effects. Interplay of natural dyes and designs of hand-carved wooden blocks bring themes like starry nights and seasons on the fabric. Originally from the Sindh region (now in Pakistan), the craft later flourished in the kutchh region of India and is one of the oldest printing methods alive today.

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