Block printing, an ancient art, uses wooden blocks and natural dyes to create nature-inspired motifs on fabric, with Rajasthan's Bagru technique featuring pale beige hues.
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Kalamkari technique
Kalamkari, dating back centuries, involves a pen-like tool to draw mythological narratives and intricate motifs on fabric using natural dyes.
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Ajrakh origins
Ajrakh, originating from Sindh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, is a hand-block printing technique using resistant dyeing and nature-inspired motifs.
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Batik prints
Batik prints employ resist-dyeing with molten wax to create ornate floral designs on fabric.
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Bandhani tie-dye
Bandhani, one of the oldest tie-dye forms from Gujarat's Khatri community, features intricate dotted or line patterns.
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Bagh hand-block
Bagh is a traditional hand-block printing method using natural dyes and pigments to produce repetitive patterns in black, white, and red.