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Ajrakh is a traditional vegetable dyeing and resist block-printing technique on cloth. It is estimated to be around 4,500 years old. The Ajrakh artisans in India are originally from Sindh and they migrated to Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer in Rajasthan. Ajrakh is the traditional attire of the Maldhari pastoral community of Bhuj. The process of 'Ajrakh' is a long drawn process with many stages and each layer of colour is printed after a gap of time so the cloth has to stay for the day.
Ajrakh is a traditional vegetable dyeing and resist block-printing technique on cloth. It is estimated to be around 4,500 years old. The Ajrakh artisans in India are originally from Sindh and they migrated to Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer in Rajasthan. Ajrakh is the traditional attire of the Maldhari pastoral community of Bhuj. The process of 'Ajrakh' is a long drawn process with many stages and each layer of colour is printed after a gap of time so the cloth has to stay for the day.
Ajrakh is a hand-printed textile that is resist-dyed using natural dyes. including indigo and madder. It is made by Khatri community in Kutch, Gujarat and is distinguished by its color- Red, maroon, Black - and its complex geometric & floral patterns. The cloth is soft against the skin and jewel-like in appearance, pleasing to touch & appealing to the eye.
The ajrakh makers believe that the printed fabric has warm and cool colors which steady the body temperature… blue is cooling and red is warm. Team up this dupatta with both ethnic and western outfits for timeless signature styles. You can carry this dupatta on any ocassion with any kurti to make your look completely traditional. Shop from a wide collection of dupattas and stoles on Amrozia to complete your look.
Ajrakh is a traditional vegetable dyeing and resist block-printing technique on cloth. It is estimated to be around 4,500 years old. The Ajrakh artisans in India are originally from Sindh and they migrated to Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer in Rajasthan. Ajrakh is the traditional attire of the Maldhari pastoral community of Bhuj. The process of 'Ajrakh' is a long drawn process with many stages and each layer of colour is printed after a gap of time so the cloth has to stay for the day.
"Ajrakh" is a symbol of very ancient and rich Sindhi-Kutchi cultural heritage, a pre-historic rare art preserved by the hard work of very talented kutchi artisans and is world famous for its manual block printing. Its smooth touch of rich fabric makes you feel like heaven.
Size: free size
Material: cotton ajrakh fabric, Standard size: 48 inch x 90 inch approx.
Dye: 100% natural vegetable dye made from ingredients (i.e Jaggery, Tamarind seeds, Turmeric; etc)
Printing: Manual block printing.
Loved by toddlers, Ideal for travelers due to its very compact size.
Used traditionally as "angarakha" by muslims and rajputs. Useful as a bed sheet, too.
Ajrakh is a traditional vegetable dyeing and resist block-printing technique on cloth. It is estimated to be around 4,500 years old. The Ajrakh artisans in India are originally from Sindh and they migrated to Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer in Rajasthan. Ajrakh is the traditional attire of the Maldhari pastoral community of Bhuj. The process of 'Ajrakh' is a long drawn process with many stages and each layer of colour is printed after a gap of time so the cloth has to stay for the day.
Ajrakh is a traditional vegetable dyeing and resist block-printing technique on cloth. It is estimated to be around 4,500 years old. The Ajrakh artisans in India are originally from Sindh and they migrated to Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer in Rajasthan. Ajrakh is the traditional attire of the Maldhari pastoral community of Bhuj. The process of 'Ajrakh' is a long drawn process with many stages and each layer of colour is printed after a gap of time so the cloth has to stay for the day.