Textile Worker Series
Workman hangs textiles to dry in Jaipur Factory.
Block printing in Jaipur, India, traces its origins to centuries-old traditions practiced by local artisans. The technique, known as "Dabu" or "Bagru" printing, flourished in Jaipur due to the city's patronage of the arts during the Mughal and Rajput eras. Believed to have been introduced by the Chhipa community, skilled craftsmen perfected the art of hand-carving intricate designs onto wooden blocks.
Textile Worker Series
Workman hangs textiles to dry in Jaipur Factory.
Block printing in Jaipur, India, traces its origins to centuries-old traditions practiced by local artisans. The technique, known as "Dabu" or "Bagru" printing, flourished in Jaipur due to the city's patronage of the arts during the Mughal and Rajput eras. Believed to have been introduced by the Chhipa community, skilled craftsmen perfected the art of hand-carving intricate designs onto wooden blocks.