BAGRU BLOCK PRINT
Block printing has been a standard method used in traditional Indian textile forever. Nearly every region in India has some variations of block printing as a part of its culture. A Summer in India is incomplete without your go-to primitive prints on breezy and delicate cotton. However, there is one that is celebrated the most today in contemporary fashion all over the world- The Bagru Block Print. The roots of this art form trace back to the quaint township of Bagru not too far from the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan. It is believed to be born about 500 years ago when the Chippa community settled in the area. The Chiapas of Bagru are known to be the pioneers of this craft. This skill has been passed on to generations…