Bagru Prints - Popular Block Printing Trade of Rajasthan
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Bagru is a small village, located just 30 km from Jaipur, on Jaipur-Ajmer road. The specialty of this village is its typical wooden prints known as Bagru prints which are famous throughout India. The process of block printing employs wooden blocks having various engraved designs that are immersed in colors and then used for replicating the design on the fabric. |
The main area where major printing is done is known as Chippa Mohalla (printer's quarter). On a visit to this place one can observe that most of the people here are textile printers by occupation and a walk along the streets of this area will confirm that people are busy dyeing and printing fabrics in every nook and corner of this village. Bagru prints are believed to be around three hundred years old and most of the families have been carrying on this occupation from generations.
The specialty about Bagru prints is they are made from conventional vegetable dyes and are environment friendly. The conventional design and prints have floral patterns in original color and forms crucial part of the block printing trade of Rajasthan. Printed bed covers and colorful dress materials can easily be found here. Bagru prints have become popular throughout the world and are being used in international fashion.
If you're on a visit to Bagru you can't miss going to Ajmer which is around 135 km from Jaipur and 100 km from Bagru. Ajmer is one of the most popular pilgrimage centres for both Hindus and Muslims. This place is world renowned for the famous Dargah Sharif of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. Pilgrims and tourists from all walks of life and religions do visit this place, especially during the annual Urs which is held from the 1st to 6th day of the Islamic month of Rajab.
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