A beautiful form of block printing that originated in Rajasthan, Bagru reflects the beauty of handcrafted Indian textiles coupled with contemporary style. One of the oldest block printing techniques in India, Bagru originated in a small village near Jaipur called Bagru, a centuries-old center for hand block printed textiles. The historical progress of the motifs […]

Block Printing is one of the oldest types of printmaking, and has been around for thousands of years.  There is evidence that it existed as early as the fifth century BC, with actual fragments found from as early as the fifteenth century.  It has been done around the world, with roots in India, China and […]

The traditional process of hand block printing on textiles, with rich natural colors, has been practiced in Rajasthan for around 500 years.  Block printing was introduced to the Jaipur region of Rajasthan by the Chhipa community.  This community was originally located in Bagru Village, an area now famous for its vegetable dye and mud resist […]

Rayon is a manufactured fiber made from regenerated cellulose fiber. The many types and grades of rayon can imitate the feel and texture of natural fibers such as silk, wool, cotton, and linen. The types that resemble silk are often called artificial silk. Rayon is manufactured from naturally occurring polymers; hence, it is not considered […]