Description

Ajrakh is a block-printed textile that is resist-dyed using natural dyes. including indigo and madder. It is made by certain community in Kutch, Gujarat and is distinguished by its color- blue, red with black and its complex geometric & floral patterns.
It takes skill & patience to make Ajrakh. There are between 14-16 different stages of dyeing & printing, which take 14-21 days to complete. The resulting cloth is soft against the skin and jewel-like in appearance, pleasing to touch & appealing to the eye.

Item: Pure Mulberry Silk Ajrakh Block Print Natural Dyed Fabric.
Measurements : Saree: Length – 6.3 metres (including blouse material). Width – 113 centimetres. Blouse Material :Length – 80 centimetres.
Artwork : Ajrakh Hand Block Printing.
Materials : Fine quality Ajrakh hand block printed Mulberry silk fabric made using natural dyes through traditional ajrakh hand Block Printing technique by Veteran Artisans from Kutch region of Gujarat..
Weight (Grams) : 650 -700 grams (approximately).
Designs: Traditionally Ethnic & Contemporary.Flora & Fauna inspired.

Since the fabric is dyed using Natural, Vegetables & Rock based dyes, it may rub dry or bleed colour on coming in contact with water for the first time,its a Natural Event.
The colors seen in the image may vary from the actual product due to different computer screen resolutions and displays.

Know Your Saree :This printing form is completely done with the use of hand-carved wooden blocks and hand by the artisan. Several different blocks are used to give the print a characteristic repeating pattern. These beautiful Saree hand printed in black and maroon, and green hues sets the tone for your accessories.These wearables has been exquisitely printed in floral motifs across the body and mughal era inspired geometric patterns across the border, inspired by the architecture and nature.