Peace

Description

Peace – This hand block dabu print running cotton fabric yardage in naturally dyed black with contrast mud resist by Bindaas Unlimited stands for peace and harmony.

Product Details

Title – Naturally Dyed Dabu Running Cotton Fabric

Weaving Technique – Machine Weaving

Surface Ornamentation – Hand Block Print

Fabric – 60s Cambric Cotton

Color – Black

Zari – No

Length – 1 Meter. Can be purchased up to 6 Meters in running length

Width – 43 to 44 inches

Wash care – Wash before first use. Hand wash/ Gentle machine wash with mild detergent separately for few initial washes. No Soaking. Dry in Shade

Disclaimer

Unevenness or irregularity in prints and dyeing is the characteristic mark of artisanal products. Product being naturally dyed have minor bleeding properties.
Product pictures are without any filters but appearance of color may vary in shade from screen to screen or even image to image due to variation in natural lighting. Note: First picture is closest to the actual product color.

More about art & artisans

Dabu is a mud resist hand block printing technique done using natural dyes. The art form originated in Rajasthan, India in 16th century and it is being practiced by Chippa Community since then.

The method of printing gets its name from the word ‘dabana’, meaning to press. Raw material used for dabu printing are mud paste (made up of kali mitti, chuna, gud and gond), wooden blocks, natural dyes and saw dust. The crackled effect and earthy colors are peculiar to dabu prints. The traditional motifs used are of – flowers, leaves, buds, geometrical designs, tendrils, trellis and figurative designs. Natural dyes are derived from minerals, plants and other organic sources. Dabu printing is meticulous and labor intensive process hence it is practiced by highly skilled artisans.