Ajrakh Dupattas
Ajrakh dupattas block printed by hand in natural dyes, mostly on silk-cotton Mangalgiri and Chanderi bases.
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Vegetable Printed Natural Dye Silk Dupatta
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Dark Green Ajrakh Printed Muga Tussar Dupatta
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Hand block printed Ajrakh dupattas in natural dyes
Ajrakh is a resist block-printing tradition from Kutch and Sindh. The cloth goes through many rounds of printing, dyeing and washing, using carved wooden blocks and natural dyes, which is what gives Ajrakh its deep indigo, madder red, rust and black.
Most of our Ajrakh dupattas are printed on silk-cotton, with Mangalgiri and Chanderi bases, and a few are on cotton and silk. Two Chanderi pieces combine Ajrakh with Rai Bandhej tie-dye. An Ajrakh dupatta pairs easily with a solid kurta in any of its colours, and rust and indigo are reliable choices.
Because these are woven by hand, slight irregularities in the weave and small colour shifts between pieces are normal. They are the signature of a handloom, not a flaw.
Ajrakh Dupattas — frequently asked questions
What is Ajrakh?
A hand block printing technique from Kutch and Sindh. The cloth is printed with carved wooden blocks and dyed in natural colours over many stages.
Is the colour natural?
Ajrakh is traditionally dyed with natural colours such as indigo and madder. Slight variation between pieces is part of the process.
What should I wear with an Ajrakh dupatta?
A solid kurta in one of the dupatta's colours, such as rust, indigo, black or beige. Let the print carry the outfit.
How do I care for it?
Wash separately in cold water or dry clean, and dry in shade. Natural dyes can bleed a little in the first few washes.