Welcome to the journey of Rajasthan Textile Industry. Here we have compiled a lot of information that will enable you to understand the textile forms of our state. In this section, you will get detailed info about various topics related to the textiles of Rajasthan.
For beginners, Rajasthan is the key exporter of traditional printed textile products from Medival era. Here, Block Printing and other forms gained huge popularity during the Rajputana period. The Jaipur Textile Industry has its roots originated from that time itself.
About Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest State of India (Acc. to Area Distribution). It was formed in 1949 after the independence of India. The state holds its capital in Jaipur City which was the part of Amer Kingdom. Rajasthan is known for its Forts and highly attractive tourist spots. Various centres of state like Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Bikaner, Udaipur and others are known for their mesmerizing architectural wonders.
Similar to its history – here art forms have also been preserved from 100s of years. According to various historians, the world-famous Block Printing technique and cultivation of Vegetable Colours began from this dessert nation itself.
Even today these famous art forms are still intact within many communities – whose created products are cherished all over the world. We are the largest producers of Hand Crafted Goods in the world. Some of these goods are Hand Made Paper, Hand Block Printed Fabrics, Leather Goods, Wooden and Terracotta Decorative items, and many more. Also, note that the maximum of these goods uses 100% Natural Raw material – No Synthetic Supplements that could harm mother nature.
Colourful History: Textiles of Rajasthan
Textile is one of the three basic need of Human Kind along with food and shelter. A person is defined by the way he dresses and utilizes other products. Colours, also, speak about the mindset of the individual. Also, other aspects like culture, heritage, economic stage, and unification are sometimes expressed by one’s clothes.
In Rajasthan, all these factors are more cherished as it belonged to Royals. During the Rajputana, tribes and special castes like – Chhipa and Rangrez were among the first ones to accept Printing as the major. Some of the artefacts crafted by this caste in the 8th and 9th century could be easily found in the museums across the nation. Since that time the Rajasthan and its Textile are known to the world.
Various Rajasthan Textile Prints & Arts Forms
Here are some of the major known and appreciated Rajasthan Textile forms. Most of them come with a different approach to the printing of creating the goods.
Batik
Batik Printing is about 2000 years old art-form that use Wax to create an impression over cold dye fabric. This traditional printing form is widely used in creating fabric and sarees.
Bandhani or Bandhej
Bandhej or Bandhani Print is a different version of Tie-Dye printing. In this Art, the cloth is tied using thread and immersed into the colour bath for soaking. The most popular use of this art is in the making of “Lehria” products for women.
Bagru Prints
Bagru Print is derived from the place of its origin – Bagru Town of Rajasthan. This town is located near Jaipur towards Ajmer City. This art-form is most demanded after Sanganeri Printed goods. Notably, it has Buti and Floral print created through us of Vegetable Colors only.
Sanganeri Prints
Sanganer is the Printed Fabric capital of Rajasthan. This town of Rajasthan is located in the Jaipur District and recognized by the world as the key exporters of Block Printed Textile Products. The major composition of Block Printed and Screen Printed goods from Rajasthan is manufactured in this area. Predominantly, the Floral, Tribal and Animal prints are the majors in the designs of Sanganeri Printed Textiles.
Barmer Prints
Barmer Print is a textile printing art from Western Rajasthan. This form is also known as Ajrakh Print. The major components of this art-form are traditional Geometric and Abstract impressions.
Dabu Prints
Yet another form of Block Printing – The Dabu Print is a special printing form associated with Indigo Print products. In this form, the cloth is the impression with First Mud then Dyed and then again printed with various images.
So, if you look closely you will find various less visible or Shadow patterns all over the fabrics.
Screen Prints
Although it is not a traditional art of Rajasthan still most of the goods supplied from here are manufactured using Screen Print. This form is cheaper and easy to produce as compared to others. Also, most of the screen print factories are located in the Sanganer Region.
Famous Rajasthani Textiles Products
Apart from printing and fabric manufacturing industries – here are some quality textile products that are crafted in Rajasthan. We at Srishti Textile create these products in our facilities. Our team is specialized in manufacturing skills and are experienced enough to cater to every order.
Fabric
- Cotton Fabric
- Chanderi Fabric
- Kota Doria Fabric
Unstitched Garments
- Sarees
- Suit Material
- Dupattas
Stitched Garments
- Kurtis
- Shirts
- Gents Kurtas
- Plazos
- Skirts
Home Decor
- Bedcover and Bedsheets
- Jaipur Gudri
- Table Tops
- Curtains
- Diwan Sets
- Pillow Sets
- Cushion Covers
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