Welcome to the Cotton Bazaar blog by Aarav Fabricator, Jaipur. Here we share practical guides on Rajasthan's hand block printing traditions, including Bagru, Sanganeri and Dabu prints, along with advice on choosing and caring for cotton sarees, salwar suits, kurtis, block print fabric and home furnishings.
Whether you are a shopper, a boutique owner or a wholesale buyer, start with a topic below.
Hand Block Printing
Techniques, history and the colours behind Jaipur's printing traditions.
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Bagru and Sanganeri are Jaipur's two best-known block prints. Learn how background, motifs, colours and technique set them apart.
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Dabu is a mud-resist technique that creates the crackled indigo patterns Rajasthan is known for. Here's how it works.
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Indigo, madder, harda and syahi: what traditional Rajasthani dyes are, how they work, and how to ask about them honestly.
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Our step-by-step guide to how hand block printed fabric is made, from design and block carving to printing, fixing and washing.
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The history, artisans, motifs and global influence of India's hand block printing tradition.
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Direct, resist and discharge techniques, plus India's major regional block printing styles in one guide.
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GI heritage, earthy colours, distinctive motifs and everyday comfort: what makes Bagru sarees so loved.
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Choose, compare and style sarees, suits and kurtis with confidence.
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Seven practical checks to tell genuine hand block printed fabric from screen or digital prints before you buy.
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Fabric, weight, colour and print: a practical guide to picking a cotton saree that stays comfortable in the heat.
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Draping, blouses, prints and accessories: simple ways to wear a cotton saree to work and every day.
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Fabric, feel, sheen and occasion: a clear comparison of Chanderi, Maheshwari and pure cotton sarees.
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The benefits, popular types and occasions for cotton sarees, plus how to judge quality before you buy.
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Origin, fabric types, signature features and care tips for Chanderi sarees, including hand block printed Chanderi.
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Kurti types, what to pair them with and outfit ideas for office, casual and festive days.
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Keep your block prints bright and bring them into your home.
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Step-by-step care for block printed sarees, suits, kurtis and bedsheets, from the first wash to storage.
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Sizes, fabric, print styles and care: everything to check before buying a hand block printed Jaipuri bedsheet.
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For boutiques, brands and resellers sourcing from Jaipur.
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Print types, fabric bases, samples, lead times and the questions to ask before placing a bulk block print order.
Read article →Have a question about a print, fabric or bulk order? Contact Aarav Fabricator in Jaipur. Want to sell our products to your own customers? Read our reselling business guides.