History

The traditional process of hand block printing on textiles, with rich natural colours, 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 (dabu) block prints. The art of block printing has been passed down for generations within families and communities and has branched out in recent decades to other regions such as Sanganer and Bagru. In traditional Bagru style block printing, the ‘recipes’ for the traditional plant-based dyes are developed within each family and kept alive from generation to generation. The colours are dependent on the quality of the plants, the water and skill and knowledge of the printing masters. In more recent forms of block printing, such as those practiced in Sanganer, colours are mixed using AZO free pigment dyes.

Experience Hand Block printing: 

1. After breakfast you will meet our explorer in the hotel and you will be driven to Bagru in Jaipur, where you will visit on of the famous and big block printing factory.
2. You will be introduced to the Master Craftsman of the factory and his workers. 
3. Our explorer will take you for the walk inside the factory and will explain the step by step process of doing block printing. 
4. Experience the process of doing block printing with your own hand and print your scarfs.
5. Once it is done, enjoy some masala tea or coffee with snacks.
6. Interaction with the workers about their experience and work.
7. Activity ends with the souvenir.

Duration of Workshop:

03 hours

Inclusions:

• English Speaking Explorer
• Block printing Kit
• Tea & Coffee
• Souviner