Bagru print

Bagru Print- Where did it come from?

Bagru chhipas came from Sawai Madhopur, Alwar, Jhunjhuna, and Sikkar districts of Rajasthan to settle in Bagru. They are known for their unique designs of luxuriant trellises in sophisticated natural colors.

Bagru print- How is it made?

Bagru print is made by stamping wooden blocks on fabric and dried in sunlight.

Bagru print- What are the tools that are used?

The main tools of the printer are the wooden blocks in different shapes and sizes called Bunta, Rekh and Datta. They are made out of seasoned teak wood.  The other tools are- Printing Table and pad Tray Brushes and pins

Bagru print- What are the fabrics used?

Bagru print is made by stamping wooden bloc ks on fabric and dried in sunlight.

They use maheshwari suit material, kosa silk, bamboo chicks, chiffon, crepe, georgette tissue, and mulberry silk and cotton

Bagru print- What are the colors used?

Cream, Maroon, Black, Blue (indigo) and white.  

Bagru print- The history...

Over 400 years old, Bagru was originally an island in the Sanjharia river. The village became famous for its natural block (Bagru) and resist (Dabu) printing techniques after receiving patronage from the then local ruler who invited master craftsmen from Isarda to customize clothes for the community.   The bagru print saree or kurtas or in any fabric was introduced 450 years back when the community of Chhipas came to Bagru and settled there. The artisans bring the cloth and then dip in turmeric water to get the beige colored background. Later on, they stamp the cloth with amazing designs using natural color dyes.   Bagru printing is one of the traditional techniques of printing with natural colour followed by the chippas of a remote place of Rajasthan. The process starts from preparing the cloth to finished printed fabrics through their indigenous methods

My Bagru print

There is a line, then triangles, but the left half of the triangles are filled. The other remaining parts of the triangles have lines, but not the same angle as the other lines. Then there is a line again, and so on.

A spiral is made out of drops, and each shape except the circle has 1 point.

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