What Are Natural Dyes? A Guide to Naturally Dyed Clothing
Hand block printing is a 300–450 year-old traditional art form using natural dyes and woodblocks to create sustainable, intricate designs, notably the Syahi-Begar (black-red) and Dabu (mud resist) techniques.
- Mughal Influence: Historically, this style dates back over three centuries to the Mughal era.
- Natural Dyes and Materials: This printing uses natural, eco-friendly ingredients, including indigo for blue, madder for red, pomegranate rinds, turmeric, and fermented iron for black.
- Dabu Technique: A specialized, ancient mud-resist printing technique, where a paste made of local clay, gum, and lime is printed on fabric to prevent dye from reaching certain areas.
- Traditional Motifs: Designs are typically floral or geometrical and were traditionally used for traditional apparels.
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