Unnati Silks Bagru Printed Sarees Online
Unnati silks, the largest
ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Bagru Prints sarees with
matching blouse for online sale. Our Online shopping store has the widest range
of rich Indian Sarees and Salwar kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy unique,
exclusive collection at affordable prices.
Bagru is a village in Rajasthan, very close to Jaipur the capital
city of the state, on the Jaipur-Ajmer Road.
It is famous for its unique Bagru Prints.
Bagru Prints are known for their unique use of Natural Dyes and Hand
Block Printing.
Wooden Hand Blocks are blocks of wood with holding grips on one side
and a flat smooth surface or pressing side with design engraved on it. Designs
engraved are transferred to the fabric by filling colours in the etched
cavities and giving a sharp hit to the pressed block on the cloth.
This tradition of block printing is practised by the Chhipa
community in the village and they have been doing so since the last century.
They are also adept in the art of preparation and use of vegetable dyes, and
indigo dyeing. Despite changing trends in the colouring of the fabric, the
community has continued the use of natural dyes mostly in earthy shades for
their printing work.
Initially the entire quantity of cotton cloth or fabric, normally a
sizeable bundle received, has to be cut in desired sizes. This is based on the
nature of the fabric; saree, bedspread, dupatta or whatever, according to the
individual measurements provided and in the numbers specified.
The two-fold process of dyeing and block printing then begins.
The fabric is pre-washed and soaked for several hours together to
allow for dirt, oil and other contaminants to separate out. It starts with the
smearing of the fabric or cloth too be dyed, with Fuller’s Earth, brought from
the riverside and then dipping it in turmeric water. Fuller’s Earth washed away
imparts a creamish colour to the fabric.
Then it is soaked in the solution of Harda or fruit of the myrobalan
plant and dried in the sun which gives it a yellowish cream hue. This is a
unique feature of Bagru Prints and the process is instrumental for the colour
fastness of the Print dyes that would be applied.
The fabric is then printed with natural dyes or colorants which are
derived from plants and animals. Different blocks with different colours are
used for the outer, the outline and the inner filling in the design.
Incidentally a majority of the natural dyes are from plants and hence Bagru
Prints are also referred to as ‘eco-friendly’ prints.
The primary colours of red, green, blue and yellow are available
from the following substances. Blue is
available from Indigo, with desired shade got from increasing the concentration
or diluting it. Green is available through indigo mixed with pomegranate. Red
is through the Madder Root, while yellow is from turmeric.
After the fabric is completely block printed it is dried and later
put in vats of boiling water containing alum and other agents. The solution with
fabric in it is constantly stirred to prevent sticking to any portion of the
vessel. The process is complete with the fabric being washed again to remove
excess colour and any other sticking impurities.
Hand Block Printing using these natural colours is done mostly on
fabrics with large canvas such as sarees, quilts, bed covers, though pillow
covers, turbans and other smaller items of cloth also are taken up. Themes are
generally floral prints, geometrical shapes etc.
Bagru
prints are done on off-white, ivory white or beige background sarees. Motifs of
circular designs, flowers, fruits, birds create allure on fabrics like crepe,
georgette, chiffon, silk, cotton. Exotic Bagru prints are quite popular on
south handloom cotton saris woven with zari borders.
Some Block
Printed Sarees that are seen in the market are delightful creations.
The
Designer Dupioni Silk Sari with big and bold Bagru prints accentuated
with zari embroidery, and mirror work is an enchanter. It would serve well for functions,
marriages and special occasions.
The
Rajasthani Silk Saree of ethnic Bagru with big and bold motifs and
geometrical prints on the pallu is an eye-catcher. This stylish wear is apt for
college parties, corporate office and family get-togethers.
The
Fancy Georgette Crepe Silk Sari of floral patterns and embellished with
kundans, sequins and beads, looks very gorgeous. It would be a good choice for
festivals, grand parties and special invites.
Unnati silks, the largest ethnic
online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Bagru
Printed saris for online sale. Our Online shopping store has the
widest range of rich Indian Sarees and Salwar kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can
buy unique, exclusive collection at affordable price.
Unnati
has a unique range of fusion saris and salwar kameez where trending designs,
patterns and colors have been incorporated in traditional styles of fabric
manufacturers, and available in retail and wholesale. You can purchase online
at Unnati silks and the products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of
placing the order. We have free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for
Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Ernakulum, Delhi, Chandigarh,
Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur and many other Indian cities. We also do Worldwide express shipping to countries like
Australia, United States Of America(USA), United Kingdom (UK), United Arab
Emirates(UAE), Australia, United States of America (USA), Adelaide, Black Town,
Brisbane, Gold coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Alabama, Arizona, California,
Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New
Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia,
Washington, Barking, Birmingham, Leicester, London, Manchester, Canada, France,
Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan,
Singapore, South Africa, South America, Sri Lanka and Sweden.
Contact:
UNNATI
SILK PRINTS PVT. LTD, #3-4-360, Vajra Complex, General Bazar (Tobacco Bazar),
M.G.Road, Hyderabad-500003.AP,India. 040-64555251 or 97000 57744.
