Design To Reinvent
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 …
Chikankari, from the land of Tehzeeb and Nazaquat, Lucknow, is incredibly graceful but sophisticated. The intricate designs, the pastel colors, and the simplicity of the designs make them an irresistible buy. There are innumerable, uncommon, and contemporary fabric choices, color combinations as well as embroidery patterns. Chikankari embroidery has come a long way from its inception in India …
“Phulkari Meri Maa Ne Kadhi, Is Noo Ghut Ghut Japhiyan Paawan”….. (This Phulkari was embroidered by my mother, I embrace it warmly). If you have ever visited Punjab, you might overhear the folk songs like these. They are indicative of the emotional attachment the girl had to the Phulkari embroidered by her mother or grandmother, …
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 …
