Dabu printing is known as a traditional sculpture in hand block printing of Rajasthan.
Artisans of Rajasthan make a mud-resist material using a mixture of desert
sands called"Dabu”. This unique art is used to leave effects as
mud-colored block prints on fabric. Todays, Dabu print generally applied to
decorate traditional archetypal outfits and home accessories.
History
Rajasthan is acknowledged as the
most prolific state for hand block printing in India. According to the ancient
time, the origin of this art was found in China. Within a long time, hand block print went to extend in India and today villages of (Sanganer, Bagru, and Akola)
Rajasthan has become the most prominent producers of various hand block prints.
Dabu print was produced about 675 A.D in the village of Akola, Chittorgarh
district.
Making of Dabu Print
This eco-friendly print is
produced from the amalgamation of various organic materials. The procedure goes
through meticulously and occupies natural colorants and vegetable glues. The
given materials are used to create a particular Dabu print-
1. The most useful component for creating Dabu
print is black or brown clay that can be obtained 2. from nearby ponds in villages. The mud of
clay leaves the actual effect in the course of action.
3. Gum Arabic is added in the mixture to provide
a base of bonding to block design and textiles.
4. Wheat powder generates a strong adhesion and
gets a better quality of paste to print designs.
5. Indigo is mostly used dye in the Dabu print
process, both types of natural and chemical indigo are evolved in the blending.
These days, many basic fabrics
are included for stamping Dabu print. Cotton, Silk, Chiffons georgettes and
others show the best outcomes with this mud-resist print.
Motifs
Typically in most of the hand
block prints, the nature-inspired motifs are used. Some traditionally popular
motifs are- sunflowers, animals, peacock, leaves, and fruits, etc and moreover,
some geometric designs such are vertical and horizontal lines, dotty lines and
many distinctive shapes are created in Dabu prints.
Global Presence
As the hand block prints (Bagru
print and Sanganer print) are well-liked in the countries, Dabu print has
gained popularity for vivacious and exceptional designs. Artisans are
exclusively using this fine art for all kind of fabrics that hold a decorative
drawing with different color shades. Particularly for the cotton and silk
textile, artisans are using this print to leave a very well impact as hand
block prints.
Wrapping Up
The skill of Dabu print is still
a safeguarded art of the artisans living in the village of Akola. In primeval
India, the practice of this art was not easy and hard to survive more.
Nevertheless, the traditional sculpture revitalizes again and endow with new
blueprints. Hopes, Dabu print will go further in the future and attain the
gigantic potential across the world.
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