Another Rajasthani art form
Bagru print sarees also referred to as Bagru Dabu woodblock prints, are renowned for their eco-friendliness. This hand block printing technique first developed in a small town called Bagru, in Rajasthan. The process involves the use of wooden handblocks with intricate motifs carved on them, which are then pressed onto the fabric to create the desired print. It is the use of natural dyes and colors in Bagru print sarees that makes them a popular choice among environmental enthusiasts.
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Bagru prints are applied on sarees with off-white, ivory-white, or beige backgrounds. These prints showcase circular motifs, flowers, fruits, and birds on various fabrics such as crepe sarees, georgette sarees, silk sarees, pure chiffon sarees, and bagru cotton sarees. Bagru patterns are particularly stylish on zari-bordered south-hand-loom cotton saris. Despite the changing times, this traditional art has retained its uniqueness and remains less affected by the changing market and the emergence of cheaper power loom products.
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How do you make a bagru block print?
Wooden Hand Block is a wooden block with grasping handles on one side and a plain smooth surface for pounding side on the other with a design etched on them. Embossed designs are transferred to fabric by putting colors into the etched voids and striking the flattened block on the cloth with a sharp object.
What is bagru block printing, and how does it work?
Many Bagru artisans along with their families have been practicing this traditional craft for over a century, creating Bagru Prints through hand block printing using natural dyes. This generational artistry is responsible for the beautiful prints women wear at every occasion. These unique designs from Bagru are renowned worldwide for their distinctive printing technique.
