Dabu is a hand block printing technique involving several which requires lot of vigour. This technique is mainly practiced in Bagru city, Jaipur. Dabu printing process involves washing of the fabric followed by sun drying to remove impurities. The pieces of cloth are then laid upon huge printing tables. After this, mud resist paste is prepared with gum, mud and waste wheat chaff. The carved wooden blocks are dipped in this mud resist paste and imprinted on the fabric. The fabric is then dried under the sun. Once dried, the fabric is dipped in dye to acquire the desired colour. The fabric is cleansed again to ensure that all excess dye is removed. Common motifs that are usually printed are geometric patterns, floral patterns, birds, animal forms etc.
Gallery
