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DABU | AJRAKH | BLOCK PRINTS | CHIKANKARI | KALAMKARI
'Karigari Ki Kahaniyan' celebrates the age-old crafts & our artisans with slow-crafted finesse of treasures-crafted by hand, made with love & cherished forever.
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DABU
Birthed on the terrains of Akola, Rajasthan, the ancient art of Dabu-printing is a legacy, revived in the early 21st century. Skilled artisans meticulously press hand-carved wooden blocks onto the fabric for a skeletal print, followed by a mud-resist paste. This curation features traditional florals & geometrics with reimagined nuance of motif language.
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AJRAKH
The ancient craft of Ajrakh is distinguished by symmetrical patterns, nuanced with white & layered block-printed motifs, tracing its origins to Sindh & Kutch, during the Indus Valley Civilization. Here is a timeless edit of Ajrakh epitomizing elegance with traditional techniques of resist dyeing, hand-carved wooden blocks & natural dyes.
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BLOCK PRINT
One of the most ancient methods of fabric printing, coming from the states of Rajasthan & Gujarat, block printing is a meticulous process of 'chhapai', done by skilled hands. Artisans impress hand-carved wooden stamps, dipped in natural dyes, onto the cloth to reveal intricate motifs, resulting in unique & beautiful designs.
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KALAMKARI
A beautiful medley of mythological tales, hand-painted into its fabric, Andhra Pradesh's revered tradition, Kalamkari is a celebrated lesson in ancient art & history itself, reflected in this curation. With an unbroken tradition of 3000 years, the craft continues to be practiced in its 23 elaborate steps, using a tamarind twig as a kalam to paint with natural vegetable dyes onto the fabric.
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CHIKANKARI
A traditional, noble & artful style of hand-embroidery originating from 16th-century in Lucknow during the Mughal Era. Chikankari is widely celebrated for its elaborate simplicity yet regal grandeur. This edit features fine threads in softer hues, creating Mughal-inspired designs of petals, buttis & leaves, adding a touch of timeless elegance to the fabric.
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