AJRAKH

Traditional Ajrakh hand block printing is a laborious process, involving several stages of dyeing and resist printing using natural dyes and mordants. Using vegetable dyes sourced from natural, sustainable materials like catechu, pomegranate skins, indigo, dates, madder and more, Ajrakh printing is done with carved out wooden blocks by skillful hands. True to the meaning of their name, which means ‘fill with colour,’ the Khatris bring fabrics to life with colourful floral, geometric motifs taken from their natural surroundings.