Design To Reinvent
Bagh which is a unique craft of thappa chappai or block printing with natural colors has evolved from a rudimentary tribal art to an invaluable part of the heritage and cultural identity of Madhya Pradesh indeed. The print motifs are typically geometric, paisley, or floral compositions design, dyed with vegetable colors of red and black over a white …
Ajrakh printing is a prominent form of woodblock printing that originated in the present-day province of Sindh, Pakistan, and neighboring Indian districts of Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer in Rajasthan. It is embedded into the culture of the Sindhi people owing to the traditions of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation. Ajrakh is a time-honored emblem …
Daboo is a type of mud-resistant block printing which is inherent to Rajasthan. Rajasthan Tourism Buzz takes you through the historic process of Dabu printing and print pioneer village known as “Akola” placed 60 km away from Chittorgarh. This is done in order to put in a glimmer of ancient world Rajasthani treat to your …
Bagru Print Textile is a traditional block printing art form from Bagru Town of Rajasthan. The colorful state of Rajasthan is known for its rich heritage, vibrant lifestyle, and beautiful art forms. The garment industry in this region is especially popular for its innovative printing techniques. Indians were among the pioneers in the art of …
Batik is an ancient art that uses wax and dyes to create visual magic on fabrics. It is historically the most expressive and subtle of all the resist methods. The ever-widening range of techniques available offers the artist the opportunity to explore a unique process in a flexible and very exciting way. Batik Sarees are one …
Block printing is a form of textile art that diffuses itself into thriving cultures, at the same time enriching them. Block printing by hand is a slow process. It is, however, capable of yielding highly artistic results. Some of which are unobtainable by any other means, and therefore, still largely practiced for the highest class …
Bandhani or bandhej is one of the most popular, highly skilled, and adorned Indian textile arts. To say nothing of these colorful fabrics, flecked with tiny white-colored square dots, arranged in different patterns are evocative of Gujarati textile art. The centuries-old craft has retained its immense popularity over the years and has seen a comeback …
Kalamkari is originally an ancient style of hand painting done on canvas or cotton or silk fabric with a tamarind or bamboo pen, using natural dyes. The word Kalamkari is derived from a Persian word where ‘kalam‘ means pen and ‘Kari’ refers to craftsmanship. It is amazing that a 3000-year-old craft of pen Kalamkari still …
Kashmiri embroidery design, with its traditional name “Kashidakari”, is one of the most popular traditional embroideries in India, which has a global reputation alike. It is as beautiful and captivating as Kashmir itself. This craftsmanship originated during the Mughal period is hugely seen on woolen garments, especially shawls, cardigans, some cotton salwar suits, and carpets …
Being a surface patterns designer, I was considering starting a category on my blog focusing solely on prints and patterns. I thought why look anywhere else when my India is itself a treasure of rich weaves and unique textiles. Our love for colors and prints is legendary. From Kashmir to Kerala and from Gujarat to Nagaland, …
