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The
Textile of Rajasthan has a fascinating range of dyed and
block printing fabrics. Each state has its own special
colour-scheme design and technique. The various types of
Textile are:-
Hand-block prints- the quilts of Sanganer, Bagru
are the favourites.
Tie and dye- Bandhej, Bandani, Lehriya, Batik,
Mothra, Ekdali, Shikari, Cheent comes under this category.
Bandhej- Bandhej of Jodhpur, Sikar, Jaisalmer,
Barmer, Pali, Udaipur, Jaipur is more popular.
The lehriya is an entire line of cloth is dyed in
different colours. Udaipur's lehriya work is well known.
Samdar Lehar, Phagun are the designs to be
worn in the spring season.
Textile and fabric colouring and dying can be seen at
length in the communities of Leelgarhs and Rangrez.
The Chunari and Bandhej ( the art of
tying a small point on the clo th by threads and later
dyed with the required colours . After drying when
opened, there is a small circle in the white splashed
around the fabric)is known as tie and dye. Jodhpur,
Jaipur, Bikaner are famous for this. In addition, the
art of embellished fabrics with embroidery using
thread-work, mirror work or gold brocade is prevalent.
Block
Printing in vegetable dyes is another
famous art. Carved wooden blocks soaked in different
colours and pasted on the fabric. Main Market of these
products are Jaipur, Sanganer and Bagru.
Zari - Gota, zardosi, banarsi for formal and bridal
ensembles, metallic and threaded embroidery. |
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