The Textile of Rajasthan has a fascinating range of
dyed and block printing fabrics. Each state has its own special
color-scheme design and technique. The various types of Rajasthan
textiles are-
Hand-block prints- the quilts of Sanganer, Bagru are the
favorites.
Tie and dye- Bandhej, Bandani, Lehriya, Batik, Mothra, Ekdali,
Shikari, Cheent comes under this category.
Bandhej- Bandhej of Jodhpur, Sikar, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Pali,
Udaipur, Jaipur is more popular.
Zari- Gota, zardosi, banarsi for formal and bridal ensembles,
metallic and threaded embroidery.
The lehriya is an entire line of cloth is dyed in different colours.
Udaipur's lehriya work is well known. Samdar Lehar, Phagun are the
designs to be worn in the spring season.
Textile and fabric coloring and dying can be seen at length in the
communities of Leelgarhs and Rangrez. The Chunari and Bandhej (the art
of tying a small point on the cloth by threads and later dyed with the
required colors. After drying when opened, there is a small circle in
the white splashed around the fabric) is known as tie and dye. Jodhpur,
Jaipur, Bikaner are famous for this. In addition, the art of embellished
fabrics with embroidery using thread-work, mirror work or gold brocade
is prevalent.
Block Printing in vegetable dyes is another famous art. Carved wooden
blocks soaked in different colours and pasted on the fabric. Main
Markets of these products are Jaipur, Sanganer and Bagru.
