Tag: Indigo dyeing

My trip to Bagru, village famous for its indigo dyeing will be memorable not only because of the creative stint in Dabu and Bagru printing, but also because of the colorful impressions Bagru made on me. ‘Chiponka -Bagicha’ i.e. the lane of printers is the place you should be at if you want to see Dabu …

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Rajashthan – The land of Kings and Palaces; the land with a glorious past and people known for their craftsmanship and hospitality. I was fortunate to be able to mingle and work with some of these craftsmen last year. The skilled craftsmen had a rhythm like a well-oiled machine – consistent and uniform. So was the output; …

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