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Bagru, a small village town in Rajasthan, is a centuries old centre for hand block printed textiles.

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Facts About Jaipur
Location: Situated in North-East of Rajasthan.
Distance: New Delhi (255 km), Jodhpur (330 km), Udaipur (410 km), Ajmer (131 km)
STD Code: 0141
Population: 1.8 millions
Area: 9.8 sq km.
Language: Hindi, English & Jaipuri
Altitude: 413 meters
Clothing: Summer light tropical (cotton) for summer & Light woolen for winter


Bagru

About Bagru
It is located 30 kms away from Jaipur on the Ajmer Road and is well known for its Bagru prints. This technique simulates a wooden block on which the required design is first carved, then the carved block is used for transferring the motif in the desired colour on the fabric. This process is most effective on ethnic floral patterns and for printing in vegetable dyes in traditional Bagru Prints.

The Bagru prints are include less range of colors which are usually deep and dark shades. The beautiful designs, easy designing process and use of natural colors have made Bagru prints very important in Rajasthan's Block printing. Also, Bagru prints are very famous among the traditional look of the wear and ethnic taste of the furnishings.

Pictures of Bagru

Bagru print Jaipur

Bagru Print
Cloth dyeing process Bagru

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