Silk Block Print Fabric, For Garments, Blazer, Width : 44-45 Inch

Although block prints are largely associated with Rajasthan, the residents of Madhya Pradesh much prefer their own bagh prints. This bold, vibrant hand-block printing originates from Bagh village in the district of Dhar. While there are several imitations of the original print now, the real stuff is still made with organic dyes — and you can tell which is authentic by the cloth's distinctive smell. The process is slow and involves treating the cloth in a mixture that includes sea salt and castor oil. The prints —geometrical, floral patterns —themselves are done by hand, and the teakwood blocks used for printing are also crafted painstakingly by hand.