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Not far from Jaipur is the printing village of Sanganer. Because the local river has dye-fixing properties, Sanganer has been famous for centuries for it's cotton dyeing industry. Block-printing is one associated skill. Using a set of carved blocks for each particular pattern skilled printers, apply dyes or mud-resist to create table-cloths for the world.
During our north India tour we spend a morning exploring the workshops of Sanganer and trying our hand at this difficult craft.
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Our next tour to South India is in 2010. Despite what you think, that's not so far away. If you wish for an informed and intimate experience of the culture of this region, check the page:
Warp & Weft of India Oct-Nov 2009
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