Hand Block Printing

Hand-block printing is an inseparable part of cultural heritage of Rajasthan. There are two types of block printing famous in the state of Rajasthan namely Sanganeri (printed on white background) and Bagru (printed on black and red background).

Sanganeri Prints
Sanganer is the most famous center for block printing and screen printing the cotton cloth. Colourful cloth with various folk patterns is available here for bed- covers,table covers etc. The distinctive feature of sanganeri print is that its background is always white. Black color is used for outlines whereas red color is used to fill in the figures and floral motifs.
Bagru Prints
Identical to Sanganer, Bagru is also famed for textile designs but printers in Bagru use vegetable colour and use more floral designs The zigzag motifs of Bagru alongwith floral motifs of Sanganer, are in demand in the country and abroad.