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Dabu Printing
Dabu printing is a centuries-old Indian hand-block resist printing method based on the ancient rural textile craft of Rajasthan. It is done with natural substances—black clay, lime, wheat chaff, gum, and sawdust—to form the resist patterns and natural or vegetable dyes for dyeing the resist patterns, most often indigo. The method produces materials with complex designs and deep rich colors, typically enriched with successive layers of resist and dye deposits to create dramatic visual effects. Dabu holds both aesthetic and cultural significance and is known for using natural dyes and handcrafted methods that reflect regional heritage. The process is a sequence of manual processes, from block carving and paste making to printing and dyeing, all of which are an expression of deep integration of technical expertise and cultural symbolism. Practised by the Chhipa community, the tradition has survived economic change, environmental pressures, and shifting market forces.Gupta, T., Mis ...
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Dabu may refer to: Places in China *Dabu County (), county in Meizhou, Guangdong * Dabu, Ruyuan County (), a town in Ruyuan County, Guangdong * Dabu, Gan County (), village in Gan County, Ganzhou, Jiangxi * Dabu, Guilin City (), village in Yanshan District, Guilin, Guangxi Other *Agob language, also called Dabu, a Papuan language spoken in Western Province, Papua New Guinea * 3611 Dabu, a minor planet discovered in 1981 * Omar Dabbous, also called Dabu, an audio designer who has made soundtracks for games See also *Dapu, Chiayi (), township in Taiwan whose name would be spelled Dabu in Pinyin *Dabu-dabu, hot and spicy condiment found in the cuisine of Manado, North Sulawesi * Dabus, fictional group from the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' Planescape setting * DABUS, artificial intelligence system named as an inventor in two patent applications *Dabbu, Indian musician *Randhir Kapoor Randhir Kapoor (born 15 February 1947) is a retired Indian actor, film producer and director who wor ...
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Sheesham
''Dalbergia sissoo'', known commonly as North Indian rosewood or shisham, is a fast-growing, hardy, deciduous rosewood tree native to the Indian subcontinent and southern Iran. ''D. sissoo'' is a large, crooked tree with long, leathery leaves and whitish or pink flowers. Description ''Dalbergia sissoo'' is a medium to large deciduous tree with a light crown, which reproduces by seeds and basal shoot, suckers. It can grow up to in height and in diameter, but is usually smaller. Trunks are often crooked when grown in the open. Leaves are leathery, alternate, pinnately compound, and about long. Flowers are whitish to pink, fragrant, nearly sessile, up to long, and in dense clusters in length. Pods are oblong, flat, thin, strap-like, long, wide, and light brown. They contain one to five flat, bean-shaped seeds, long. They have a long taproot and numerous surface roots that produce suckers. Young shoots are downy and drooping; established stems have light brown to dark gray b ...
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Woodblock Printing
Woodblock printing or block printing is a technique for printing text, images or patterns used widely throughout East Asia and originating in China in antiquity as a method of textile printing, printing on textiles and later on paper. Each page or image is created by carving a wooden block to leave only some areas and lines at the original level; it is these that are inked and show in the print, in a relief printing process. Carving the blocks is skilled and laborious work, but a large number of impressions can then be printed. As a Woodblock printing on textiles, method of printing on cloth, the earliest surviving examples from China date to before 220 AD. Woodblock printing existed in Tang China by the 7th century AD and remained the most common East Asian method of printing books and other texts, as well as images, until the 19th century. ''Ukiyo-e'' is the best-known type of moku hanga, Japanese woodblock art print. Most European uses of the technique for printing images on ...
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Ajrak
Ajrak (), also known as Ajrakh, is a unique form of textile block-printing found primarily in Sindh, Pakistan and the village of Ajrakhpur in the bordering Kutch district of India. Ajrak textiles like shawls or dresses display special designs and patterns made using block printing with stamps. Ajrak is a symbol of Sindhi culture and traditions. Ajrak prints are also famous in neighbouring areas of Hyderabad, Pakistan, in Hala, due to their power from the Indus Valley civilization. Apart from Sindh and Kutch, recently, a Saraiki version of the Ajrak called Sajarak was created and is found in South Punjab, Pakistan. Etymology The Sindhi word ajrak (اجرڪ) comes from the Persian words ajar or ajor (اجر) meaning brick, and -ak (ک) meaning little. In Persian, -ak is a suffix that forms the diminutive. History Early human settlements in the lower Indus Valley found a way of cultivating and using ''Gossypium arboreum'' commonly known as ''tree cotton'' to make clothes ...
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Kalamkari
Kalamkari, also commonly spelled as qalamkari, is an ancient textile printing art, that finds its roots in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kalamkari gained popularity in the South India during the reign of Vijayanagara Empire. ''Kalam'' implies 'pen' and ''Kari'' means 'art', a name given by the Mughals when they discovered the art during their reign over the Deccan region. Only natural dyes are used in ''Kalamkari'', which involves twenty-three steps. There are two main styles of Kalamkari in India. The hand painted style that is largely practised in the town of Srikalahasti and block printed that is practised in the town of Machilipatnam, both located in Andhra Pradesh. Both styles are registered as Geographical Indications from Andhra Pradesh under handicraft goods, with the Srikalahasti style registered in 2005 and the Machilipatnam style in 2008, under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Srikalahasti style of Kalamkari, w ...
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Batik
Batik is a dyeing technique using wax Resist dyeing, resist. The term is also used to describe patterned textiles created with that technique. Batik is made by drawing or stamping wax on a cloth to prevent colour absorption during the dyeing process. This creates a patterned negative when the wax is removed from the dyed cloth. Artisans may create intricate coloured patterns with multiple cycles of wax application and dyeing. Patterns and motifs vary widely even within countries. Some patterns hold symbolic significance and are used only in certain occasions, while others were created to satisfy market demand and fashion trends. Resist dyeing using wax has been practised since ancient times, and it is attested in several world cultures, such as Egypt, southern China (especially among hilltribes like the Miao people, Miao, Bouyei people, Bouyei, and Gejia peoples), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka. The technique developed Batik in Indonesia, in Indonesia (es ...
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Ministry Of Textiles
The Ministry of Textiles is an Indian government national agency responsible for the formulation of policy, planning, development, export promotion and regulation of the textile industry in India. This includes all natural, artificial, and cellulosic fibers that go into the making of textiles, clothing and Handicrafts. Main functions of the ministry *Textile Policy & Coordination *Man-made Fibre/ Filament Yarn Industry *Cotton Textile Industry *Jute Industry *Silk and Silk Textile Industry *Wool & Woollen Industry *Decentralised Powerloom Sector *Export Promotion *Planning & Economic Analysis Organizations Attached offices * Office of the Development Commissioner for Hand-looms * Office of the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts Subordinate offices * Office of the Textile Commissioner * Office of the Jute Commissioner Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) Source: * National Textile Corporation Ltd. (NTC) * British India Corporation Ltd. ...
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Ministry Of Commerce And Industry (India)
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is a ministry of the Government of India responsible for facilitating trade, regulating markets, promoting economic growth through industry development, setting trade policies, overseeing compliance with regulations, fostering relationships with businesses, and advocating for industry needs within a government framework; essentially managing the flow of goods and services between producers and consumers both domestically and internationally. The ministry was re-created on 13 October 1999 under Prime Minister of India, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a result of the merger of the two independent ministries, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Industry. Both the independent ministries had existed since independence and had undergone significant changes over time. The ministry is administered through two departments, the Department of Commerce and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. The ministry is us ...
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Pipar City
Pipar City is a town and a municipality in Jodhpur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan Rajasthan (; Literal translation, lit. 'Land of Kings') is a States and union territories of India, state in northwestern India. It covers or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the List of states and union territories of .... Jojari River, the tributary of Luni River, passes through this town. Legend Pipar City, located in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, India, is traditionally believed to have been founded by a Paliwal Brahmin named Pipa. According to local legend, Pipa was a devout worshiper of a serpent deity, thought to be of the Takshaka or Naga lineage, whose sacred dwelling was situated by a tranquil lake on the town’s periphery. Each day, Pipa offered milk to the serpent as a ritual of reverence. In return, the deity is said to have left two gold coins at the lake’s edge as a token of gratitude. When Pipa was called away to Nagaur, he entruste ...
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Sanganer
Sanganer is a town/ tehsil (an administrative division) situated in Jaipur district, Rajasthan, 16 km south of state capital Jaipur. Jaipur has been divided in 13 Sub divisions and Sanganer is one of these 13 Sub divisions. It is famous for textile printing, handmade paper industry, and for Jain temples. Sanganer prints are one of its own kinds, for the reason that the patterns in bright colours are always printed on white backgrounds. Sanganeri Hand block printing received the geographical indication (GI) tag in 2010. The handmade paper industry began with the idea of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1728. Around ten handmade paper industries are present in Sanganer. Krishan Lal Balmiki the member of Rajya Sabha, was also from Sanganer (born 10 July 1942, died 21 April 2010). Sanganer is also a legislative assembly of Rajasthan and current MLA of Sanganer is Bhajan Lal Sharma who is also serving Chief Minister of Rajasthan. The nearby located is one of the bigge ...
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Bagru
Bagru is a town and a municipality in Jaipur district (Tehsil Sanganer) in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is located approximately 32 km southwest of Jaipur, along the Jaipur-Ajmer Road. History Bagru was the site of the Battle of Bagru in August 1748, a significant conflict between the forces of Ishwari Singh of Jaipur and Madho Singh I, supported by Maratha and other Rajput allies. This battle had a considerable impact on the political landscape of Rajasthan during that period. The Thakur of Bagru, one of the foremost nobles of Jaipur, belonged to the Rajawat branch of the Chaturbhujot Rajputs, a branch of the Kachwaha Rajputs. Demographics According to the 2011 census of India, Bagru had a population of 31,229. Males constitute 52% of the population, and females 48%. The average literacy rate of Bagru is 71.43%, which is lower than the national average of 74.04%, but higher than the state average of 66.11%. Male literacy is 66%, and female literacy is 34%. Approx ...
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Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh (; also Chitror or Chittor or Chittaurgarh) is a major city in the state of Rajasthan in western India. It lies on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas, and is the administrative headquarters of Chittorgarh District. It was a major stronghold of the Rajput State of Medapata (modern Mewar). The city of Chittorgarh is located on the banks of river Gambhiri and Berach. Chittorgarh is home to the Chittor Fort, one of the largest forts in India and Asia. It was sacked thrice; first in 1303 by Alauddin Khalji, again in 1535 by Bahadur Shah of Gujarat, and lastly by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1568. Chittor has been a land of worship for Meera. It is also known for Panna Dai and Rani Padmini. Geography Chittorgarh is located at . It has an average elevation of . Chittorgarh is located in the southern part of the state of Rajasthan, in the northwestern part of India. It is located beside a high hill near the Gambhiri River. Chittorgarh is located between ...
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