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Chanderi Weaves

Handwoven Chanderi Saris Chanderi is also famous for its weaving that emerged around 13th century and its history is incomplete without mention of Chanderi weaving.  The thin translucent fabric, with undegummed silk at warp and cotton at weft, was favorite among royalties of the time, as it gave relief from heavily woven traditional silk fabrics… Continue reading Chanderi Weaves

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Bagru Hand Block Printing

Wood block-printing in Bagru, Rajasthan Bagru is a small city near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Known for its art of textile printing using natural dyes and handcarved wooden blocks. The tradition of bagru block printing is centuries old and has been kept alive by "Chippa community." Chippa is derived from word chapa which means impression. The… Continue reading Bagru Hand Block Printing

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