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Block Print - Rajasthan
A slow process capable of yielding highly artistic results; nobtainable by any other method.
Bagru and Dabu Prints
The Block Print in Bagru is done mainly in beige, red and black shades of blue with much use of indigo blue dyeing process and a characteristic of this centre. Bagru is also famous for its mud resists process Dabu and direct printing.
Cotton
Seed fiber: this is the most popular fiber in the world. Its soft, absorbent and breathable. The plant produces short fibers which can be woven easily into strong yarn.
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Chanderi
Referenced in Hindu Mythology suggest that Chanderi, the traditional saree of Madhya Pradesh was first introduced by Lord Krishna’s cousin Shishupal. These sarees are available in Pure Silk, Chanderi Cotton and a combination of Silk and Cotton too. Thanks to its light sheer texture, the fabric that flourished during the Mughal period has earned itself the name ‘Woven Air’.
Ajrakh
Ajrak is said to signify the Universe. Because of the use of color palate. Color red for earth, black for darkness, white for clouds and blue for Universe itself. Think moonless, think midnight, think darkness… the star spangled sky, against a stark blue-black background. This is what ajrakh (aka ajrak), meaning blue in Arabic, is likened to.
About Dhara-The Earth
Dhara-The Earth is an exclusive platform (Online and Offline) offering a wide range of Fabrics which include garment which is having more than 5000 years of existence, THE INDIAN SAREE.... It includes Bagru, Dabu, Handblock, Chanderi.... In future you will also get some exclusive collection in Bhujodi, Ajrakh, Kunbi, Kota Doria also. We use all natural and vegetable colors. In ancient times, a saree had major importance and symbolism attached in the form of different colours and designs. For eg. Red Colour was used as a symbol of courage, White was symbol of purity. But, today saree is seeing a new wave among urban women, and the urban myth of women not celebrating Indian Attire is being debunked as they are celebrating the saree in their own personalized way: a Garment Of Choice, Not Compulsion.