Sanganeri Print

Sanganer Print is located approximately 8 kilometres south of Jaipur. Sanganer is not mentioned as a printing centre before the 17th century. Sanganer was known at the time as a centre for plain and dyed clothing. This art form most likely developed here around the end of the 17th century. Probably as a result of the war with Emperor Aurangzeb and the Marathas' repeated invasions, Many craftsmen (printers) from Gujarat, a neighbouring state, came to Rajasthan and settled. Sanganer had completely developed this industry by the end of the 18th century. Colorful garments, bed sheets, curtains, dress material, and a number of other textiles are dyed and printed there. The bulk of these industries' textile products are exported. Sanganer covers a total area of 635.5 square kilometres, with the urban area accounting for 12.9 square kilometres. The majority of Sanganer's textile industries are concentrated in this urban area. Sanganer is estimated to have about 500 block and screenprinting units. Sanganer now has approximately 125 hand block printing units. Sanganer was known for its 'boota-booties,' small decorative and delicate floral designs printed on fine cotton and silk.

Dyers and block makers from Sindh and Punjab settled in this region. The printers are from the chhipa tribe. They are all Hindus and devotees of the illustrious Marathi Saint Namdev. Almost every member of the 'Chippa' family participates in clothing washing, dyeing, and printing. While the majority of the printers are Hindus, the majority of the dyers and block makers are Muslims. The Saraswati River, which used to flow freely through Sanganer, was renowned for its unique quality of bringing out the radiance in natural dyed fabrics. For the printing community, this was a major source of inspiration.

Previously, the fabric was printed mostly for royal families and wealthy merchants, but it is now used in clothing for urban families and is also exported. Sarees, dupattas, salwar-kameez, bed covers, curtains, scarves, and printed yardages (running cloth material) are among the most common items printed here. Fabric from both the United States and other countries is used. 'Mulmu' (cotton voile), 'latha' (sheeting fabrics), and cambric, among other fabrics, are currently sourced from Jaipur. Yellow, green, and blue (in various tones) are commonly used as backgrounds on Sanganeri 'chintz' (printed cloth). These days, the variety of shades found in old Sanganeri 'chintz' is uncommon, but the 'chhip' remains; for sanganer have the unrivalled know-how of matching the back ground on base colour with the colours of the prints.