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Printing and dyeing of cotton were originally developed in Rajasthan during the medieval period of India.

For India, block prints hold a place of pride—the age-old craft of dying and coloring a fabric using wooden blocks has been perfected over generations. Whether it is Rajasthan's popular Dabu print, which uses the mud printing technique, or Gujarat's Ajrakh, featuring geometric motifs, each block print is symbolic of the country's vast heritage and rich culture—India is, after all, one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of block printed fabrics.

The recorded history of block printed fabrics dates back to the Indus Valley civilization, around 3500 to 1300 BC. From the Harappan period onwards, the export of textiles, especially cotton, is confirmed. During the Mohenjo-Daro site excavation, needles, spindles, and cotton fibers dyed with Madder were excavated

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