D’source 1 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details D’source 2 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in Design Resource Introduction Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing The art of textile printing forms an inseparable component of ’s most celebrated heritage. The wooden block by printing in has assumed the status of a craft with the passage of time. Although ithas always Sakshi Gambhir flourished in the state, different styles and schools of textile printing from neighboring states have influenced IDC, IIT Bombay it as well. The most significant aspect of this craft is the use of natural colors extracted from different flora and vegetables. These do not fade easily. Bagh prints, as they are beginning to be called now, are dramatic in the use of black and red alternately on a white background.

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/intro- duction

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details D’source 3 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in Design Resource Place Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing Bagh in district of Madhya Pradesh is a small village situated at the bank of river Baghin. It is about a hun- by dred and fifty kilometers from Indore. The khatri community that comprises of the ‘chhipas’ or printers came here Sakshi Gambhir hundreds of years ago from Larkana in Sindh that is famous for its Ajrak prints. Bagh’s proximity to the river was IDC, IIT Bombay an important reason for their choice as flowing river water is vital to the process of printing. The copper content of the water also imparts an inexplicable richness to the colors. situated very close to the village are renowned for mural paintings by master painters of ancient India. Influence of age-old carvings on the caves’ stones can be seen in the patterns of the block prints today as well.The gamut of these prints covers geometrical as well as floral compositions.

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/place

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details On the way to Bagh. Clear skies. D’source 4 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/place A leafless tree. Painted horns of the cow.

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

A small hut on the way. Bagh caves. D’source 5 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/place Carvings inside the cave. Inspiration for block designs.

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

Urbanizing the rural landscape. Women washing clothes in the river. D’source 6 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/place

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details The printing adda. D’source 7 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in Design Resource People Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing Bagh prints were actually started by Ismail SulemanKhatri who is the first master-printer of the village and has by been printing since 1962. The sons of this national awardee and several others in the area are carrying the tra- Sakshi Gambhir dition forward. There are fifteen printing units in Bagh that provide employment to about five thousand people IDC, IIT Bombay - local as well as tribal. Some of these workshops supply their products to only ‘sarkaari’ setups (government emporia, organizations etc.) while the others export.Nearly sixty percent of the population of Bagh is engaged in printing. Mr. Bunty who sells his products under the label ‘Madhukar Bagh prints’ runs the workshop documented here.

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/people

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

A pretty lady washing clothes in the river. Typical rural Indian woman. D’source 8 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/people A local riding a bike. Mcdonaldization.

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

A woman washing clothes in the river. A woman washing clothes in the river. D’source 9 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/people Mr. Bunty showing around the place. Bundles of fabrics to be washed in the river.

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

Bundles of fabrics being transported around. The printing adda. D’source 10 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/people The printing adda. Kids posing with a Bagh printed Maheshwari cotton saree.

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

Kids posing with a Bagh printed Maheshwari cotton saree. D’source 11 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh Process The Art of Textile Printing Hand block printing comprises of an intricate but interesting process. Work is divided amongst the craftsmen. by The nature of work at the workshop is different from that at the riverside. The work at the riverside is less com- Sakshi Gambhir plicated but requires more energy and stamina. The labor in the workshop is expected to be more skillful, diligent IDC, IIT Bombay and patient, since block printing requires a stable hand and the capacity to sit and work for hours together. Each one specializes in the task he is doing.

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process

Block Making Fabric Treatment 1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing Printing Washing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

Boiling D’source 12 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in Design Resource Block Making Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing Blocks are the main source of printing and have highly stylized motifs evolved over hundreds of years. These by were earlier made of clay. Now these are being done in metal and wood (‘sagavan’ and ‘shisham’) that are sourced Sakshi Gambhir from Indore and other places nearby. Wood is first cut to make a block and one of its sides it smoothened. It is IDC, IIT Bombay then painted white and the design is engraved and carved. Holes are drilled upto two centimeters on the sides of the block to avoid air bubbles. This also ensures that the block doesn’t stick to the fabric because of vacuum during printing. Handles are made for easy grip. Blocks are of two types: Rek and Gad. Gad is a ‘filled block’ and is used for printing the base of the pattern. Rek is used for intricate prints that are done inside the spaces left blank by the Gad block.

The only block maker of this region, Mr. Dilip Chauhan, learnt the craft from a master craftsman in Pethapur in Source: for two years and came back to Bagh to work on his own. He has made over five hundred pieces already http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ in the last five years of his practice. He makes all type of designs in varying sizes and intricacy. That is what deter- block-making mines the price of the block. Each piece is made to order. The printing units provide him with samples of patterns that need to be carved out and then Mr. Chauhan does magic with his small tools that he has made himself by hand. Each block takes two to five days to be made with eight hours of work put in daily. 1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details Prints of patterns carved in the block. Tools made by Mr. Chauhan himself. D’source 13 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ Tools. Mr. Dilip Chauhan at what he does best, block making. block-making

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee Drilling a hole. Drilling a hole. 7. Contact Details D’source 14 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ Carving the design in the block. One carved unit out of many to be done still. block-making

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee Mr. Chauhan. The holes on the side of the block to prevent vacuum from being created while printing. 7. Contact Details D’source 15 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ A ready block. Many ready blocks. block-making

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee ‘Gad’ block for printing the base. ‘Rek’ block for printing the intricate paisley. 7. Contact Details D’source 16 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ Paisley block. Warli art block. block-making

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee Tribal art block. Spiral pattern block. 7. Contact Details D’source 17 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in Design Resource Fabric Treatment Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing Though fabrics like silk and georgette are now being used, most of the printing is done on cotton that comes by from Bhiwandi. It is first soaked in water for about twelve hours and then suckled with legs to remove the starch. Sakshi Gambhir This process is called ‘kharakarna’. It is then bleached and washed in ‘sanchorapaani’ (a mix of rock salt and wa- IDC, IIT Bombay ter). Harara powder (obtained from a type of tree) is mixed in water and the fabric is washed in it for about five minutes. This provides it an off-white/ off-yellow tinge and also aids in strengthening the tones of black and red colors printed later. It is then dried in the sun. About two hundred pieces of fabric are made ready-to-print every- day.

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ fabric-treatment

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment Fabric soaked in water. Fabric being suckled with legs. 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details D’source 18 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ Fabric being bleached. Rock salt. fabric-treatment

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee Rock salt being crushed. Sanchorapaani (rock salt in water) being filled in the drum. 7. Contact Details D’source 19 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ Fabric soaked in sanchorapaani. Fabric being suckled again. fabric-treatment

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee Harara powder being mixed in water. Fabric being dipped in harara. 7. Contact Details D’source 20 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ Fabric being dipped in harara. Fabric being squeezed after the hararawash. fabric-treatment

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee Fabric being dried after the harara wash. Fabric ready to print. 7. Contact Details D’source 21 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in Design Resource Printing Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing Ferrous sulphate (used for making black dye) or alum (used for preparing red dye) is first mixed with water. After by that ‘imli ka chiya’ (tamarind seed powder which is now a substitute for glue) is mixed into the alum or iron Sakshi Gambhir sulphate solution. A paste right for the consistency of printing is made. Other shades can be created by varying IDC, IIT Bombay the ratio of different ingredients used. It takes 2-3 hours to prepare these colors. Usually large quantities are prepared at once. A drum of color lasts about four to five days.Color containing trays are covered with a bamboo frame. On top of this a felt piece is kept to avoid excessive sticking of color. Through this the color is picked up in appropriate amount by the portion of the block that is to be printed. Paper is used, whenever required, so that the unnecessary part falls on the paper and not the fabric. This is usually done at the borders of the fabric.

The fabric to be printed upon is spread over the table that has several layers of jute, blanket and cotton cloth. Source: Blocks are carefully chosen and then printing or ‘chapayi’ begins. ‘Gad’ or fill block is used first to create bold http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ defining forms. Then the designs are detailed out with the ‘rek’ block that prints intricate line motifs. vThe print printing dries off in about half hour but the dress material is left in the open for about fifteen-twenty days. This is for the color to be absorbed properly into the fabric and become ‘pakka’.

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee The drums containing alum and ferrous sulphate. Color preparing vessel. 7. Contact Details D’source 22 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ Red color being prepared. Red color. printing

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee Red color ready in the bucket to print. The bamboo frame. 7. Contact Details D’source 23 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ The bamboo frame in the color tray. A piece of felt on top of the bamboo frame. printing

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee Fabric ready to print. A wide range of blocks to choose from. 7. Contact Details D’source 24 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ Printing or ‘chapayi’ begins. ‘Gad’ block printing. printing

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee ‘Gad’ block printing. ‘Gad’ block printing. 7. Contact Details D’source 25 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ ‘Gad’ block printing. ‘Gad’ block printing. printing

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee ‘Rek’ block printing in the blank paisley spaces. ‘Rek’ block printing. 7. Contact Details D’source 26 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ ‘Rek’ block printing. Borders of the saree being printed. printing

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee A paisley. ‘All-over’ print of the saree. 7. Contact Details D’source 27 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ Paisley block printing. Fabric being rolled in as and when it dries. printing

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee Block printing. Repairing a defective piece by ‘topping’ it with another layer of print. 7. Contact Details D’source 28 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ The comfortable grip of the block. The ‘pallu’ of the saree almost ready. printing

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee Patterns. Patterns. 7. Contact Details D’source 29 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ Patterns. printing

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee Border. Length of the saree spread out. 7. Contact Details D’source 30 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ printing

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products Sarees ready in one color. Sarees ready in two colors, left to try for fifteen days. 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details D’source 31 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in Design Resource Washing Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing The next part of the process is to take the printed bundles to be washed in running water. The fabric is first by cleansed in flowing water and then beaten against stones. That clears the material of any excess color. This re- Sakshi Gambhir quires a lot of care else stains and smudges would appear on the printed surface. It is then left to dry in the sun. IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ washing

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People A bed-sheet by the river. Bed-sheet being beaten against stones. 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

Bed-sheet being washed in the river. Bed-sheet being laid out in the sun to dry. D’source 32 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ Patterns of the washed fabric. Patterns of the washed fabric. washing

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee Patterns of the washed fabric. Patterns of the washed fabric. 7. Contact Details D’source 33 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in Design Resource Boiling Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing Once the fabric is dried after washing in the river, it is taken to a huge copper vessel to be boiled. This cauldron by rests on a setup under which fire is lit. It contains about hundred grams of alizarin (a type of vegetable powder to Sakshi Gambhir make the colors fast) and two hundred litres of water. Dhavdikephool (a type of flower) are added to lend shine to IDC, IIT Bombay the print and prevent froth from damaging the fabric. The load has to be constantly stirred with a stick to avoid stains because of the flame under the copper drum. A single load contains about thirty pieces that have to be boiled for about two hours. This process is called ‘bhattikarna’. It is at this stage that the block prints take their actual color. One can see the pinks and purples turning into red and black. The heat from under does magic, quite literally. Later, if needed, the off-white base is dyed to bright colors like yellow, green, blue and orange by adding different vegetable dyes. Bleaching is done once again after boiling to remove stains and colors that have bled. One final wash in clean water is done and the printed fabric is laid out in the sun to dry, ready to be worn! Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ boiling

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing Water being poured in the copper cauldron. Alizarin mixed with water being poured in. 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details D’source 34 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ Fabric being stirred by two cane sticks. Fabric being stirred by two cane sticks. boiling

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

The actual red and black colors being seen. D’source 35 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ Dhavdikephool. boiling

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee Fire lit from under the vessel. Fire lit from under the vessel. 7. Contact Details D’source 36 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ boiling

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee The boiled fabric being bleached. Fabric’s final wash in clean water. 7. Contact Details D’source 37 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/process/ That final squeeze before drying. The saree’s last sun drying before being worn. boiling

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 4a. Block Making 4b. Fabric Treatment 4c. Printing 4d. Washing 4e. Boiling 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

The difference in colors before and after boiling. D’source 38 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in Design Resource Products Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing Thoughthe fabric originally used was cotton, printing is now also being done on tassar, crepe, silk and georgette. by These are showing excellent results as well. Available in vibrant hues, the collection of bed-sheets, cushion covers, Sakshi Gambhir dupattas, dress materials, sarees and pants reflects the true mastery of the creators. Actually, the international IDC, IIT Bombay market of Bagh products offers immense prospects for a variety of reasons. The organic clothing is increasingly becoming popular. Passion for vegetable colors is growing. Thanks to the untiring efforts of master printers in Bagh, it has developed into a premier cluster of hand-made textile printing in the country, giving a distinct identi- ty to Madhya Pradesh.

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/prod- ucts

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee The printing unit’s store room. A silk stole. 7. Contact Details D’source 39 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/prod- A cotton stole. A cotton stole. ucts

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

Maheshwari cotton saree with . Maheshwari cotton saree with Bagh print. D’source 40 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/prod- Dress material with Bagh print. Maheshwari cotton saree with Bagh print. ucts

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

Cotton saree. The red and the black in all their glory. D’source 41 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/prod- The red and the black in all their glory. Reds of the Bagh print. ucts

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

The red and the black in all their glory. D’source 42 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in Design Resource Mrignayanee Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing Madhya Pradesh HastashilpEvamHathkarghaVikas Nigam Ltd. is a Government of Madhya Pradesh undertaking by established in 1981. The Nigam facilitates the artisans and weavers of the State by providing training, design Sakshi Gambhir input, marketing support etc. to them. It has a chain of emporia in the name of ‘Mrignayanee’ in different parts IDC, IIT Bombay of the country and development centers in the craft and handloom clusters of the state. The Nigam documents the history, traditions and practice of the crafts of the State with the objectives to save, nurture and promote the unique living heritage.

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/mrig- nayanee

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

Mrignayanee store. D’source 43 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in

Design Resource Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay

Source: http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/mrig- Inside the Mrignayanee store. Inside the Mrignayanee store. nayanee

1. Introduction 2. Place 3. People 4. Process 5. Products 6. Mrignayanee 7. Contact Details

Inside the Mrignayanee store. Mrignayanee store. D’source 44 Digital Learning Environment for Design - www.dsource.in Design Resource Contact Details Block Prints of Bagh The Art of Textile Printing by This documentation was done by Sakshi Gambhir, M. Des., IDC, IIT Bombay. Sakshi Gambhir IDC, IIT Bombay You can get in touch with her at sakshigambhir[at]gmail. com

For Further details you can contact to:

Mr. D. K. Sharma Source: Manager, Hastashilp Evam Hathkargha Vikas Nigam, http://dsource.in/resource/block-prints-bagh/con- Indore tact-details Mobile: 9893158255

Mr. Bunty 1. Introduction Madhukar Bagh Prints workshop, Bagh, Dhar district, M.P. 2. Place Mobile: 9425968212 3. People 4. Process You could write to the following address regarding sug- 5. Products gestions and clarifications: 6. Mrignayanee Helpdesk Details: 7. Contact Details Co-ordinator Project e-kalpa Industrial Design Centre IIT Bombay, Powai 400076 India

Phone: 091-22-25767820/ 7801/ 7802 Fax: 091-22-25767803 Email: dsource.in[at]gmail.com