Ajrakh Block print Saree (red & black) - directcreate.com

Ajrakh Block print Saree (red & black)

14,297 (Incl. of all taxes)


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Description

Ajrakh is a block-printed textile that is resist-dyed using natural dyes, including indigo and madder. This here is a hand-printed red & black Ajrakh Saree with dimension of 610x116 cms (lengthxbreadth). The versatility of the print, colors and motifs employed lead to the sarees suitability to be worn and carried around in a number of events and occasions be it formal, festive or informal. NOTE: Dry Clean Only. Iron On Reverse. Do Not Bleach And Expose This Product To Excessive Heat And Sunlight For Long. Get yourself one these block printed Ajrakh fabric, and flaunt your culture with pride.

Dimension Unit (LxWxH)

  • 610.00x0.00x116.00 Centimeter

Craft

  • Ajrakh Printing

Material

  • Fabric,Textile & Natural Dyes

Technique

  • Block Printing

About the seller

Khalid Khatri
Artmin- My art is my identity
Khalid Khatri resides in the village of Ajrakhpur, about 15 km from Bhuj in Gujarat. At 27, he is a recognised talent and nonconformist in the respected Khatri community – which is best known for its indigo-and-madder block printed cloth, Ajrakh. Khalid infuses asymmetry into block printing — an art form that is traditionally and fundamentally symmetric. This decision might appear simple, but coupled with his approach it is enough for those in his village to affectionately call him ‘the crazy one’. Khalid was not interested in the boring lessons of school, so after seventh grade, he went to Mumbai to work as a salesman. But the work was hard and the salary was low, so he returned to Kutch and began working with his uncle in their traditional block printing. Observing and seeking guidance, within three years, he understood most aspects of Block Printing. A good artisan, in Khalid’s view, should know everything, from making blocks to creating designs. He says he is an...

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