Bagru Print is a form of hand block printing done in Bagru, in Rajasthan, India. The desired design is engraved first on wooden block and then carved block is used for replicating the design in the preferred color on the fabric. The wooden blocks of teak-wood are used for printing the design which is soaked in oil overnight and then washed before putting it to use. The fabric is then soaked in Fuller’s earth and then dipped into turmeric water to get a tone of yellow color. The cloth to be printed is soaked in the solution of clay and other chemicals to make the fabric soften and then dried before used for printing. Neat stamping is foremost to get the appealing prints. Then the dyed fabric is stamped with the beautiful designs known as blocks. The base color of the fabric is usually the dull shades such as white, cream and beige and natural colors. After printing, the cloth is left for drying in the sun for days, after which some final touches are added by hand.
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