Origin: Bagru, Rajasthan (Started in the 12th Century)

Medium Used: Hand-carved wooden blocks, Eco-friendly inks, cotton and/or silk fabric

Process: Artisans carve intricate designs into wooden blocks, dip them in AZO-free inks or vegetable inks, and carefully stamp patterns onto fabric layer by layer

Crafted in: Jaipur, Rajasthan

Origin: Persia, later flourished in India during the Mughal era

Medium Used: Cotton or Metallic threads, beads, sequins, and embroidery needles

Process: Artisans use fine threads to create intricate patterns, often inspired by nature and geometric motifs, with embellishments like beads and sequins for a luxurious finish.

Crafted in: New Delhi, India

Origin: West Bengal, India

Mediums Used: Cotton or silk fabric, needle, thread

Process: Artisans use a simple running stitch to create layered textures, often repurposing old fabrics by stitching them together in intricate patterns.

Crafted in: New Delhi, India

Origin: Various global traditions, with strong roots in India

Medium Used: Fabric scraps, needle & thread

Process: Different fabric pieces are cut and stitched together in patterns, hand-sewn to form a cohesive textile.

Crafted in: Barmer, Rajasthan

Origin: Ajrakhpur, Bhuj, Kutch, Barmer - India

Mediums Used: Plant extracts (turmeric, indigo, madder root, pomegranate peels), minerals (iron, limestone, mud), water, plant based mordants

Process: Natural ingredients are boiled or fermented to extract color, then fabrics are soaked and treated with mordants to secure the dye.

Dyed in: Barmer, Rajasthan

Origin: Modern sustainable dyeing practices

Mediums Used: Non-toxic synthetic dyes, water, mordants

Process: Fabrics are immersed in azo-free dye baths, ensuring vibrant colors while preventing the release of harmful chemicals.

Dyed in: New Delhi, India

Coconut Buttons

Origin: South India

Medium Used: Sustainably harvested coconut shells, cutting and polishing tools

Process: Coconut shells are cut into button shapes, sanded, polished, and drilled to create natural, biodegradable buttons.


Mother-of-Pearl Buttons

Origin: Tamil Nadu, South India

Medium Used Mollusk shells, cutting and polishing tools

Process: Thin layers of mollusk shells are cut, shaped into buttons, polished for an iridescent finish, and drilled for stitching.

Wooden Beads

Origin: Punjab, India

Medium Used: Pear, Sheesham and walnut wood, carving tools, finishing polish

Process: Artisans carve and shape wood into beads, smooth and polish them to enhance the natural grain, and sometimes apply natural finishes for durability.