Bagru Print

Bagru Print is an earthy, bold variant of Rajasthani hand block printing originating in the village of Bagru, near Jaipur. Unlike the delicate florals of Sanganeri printing, Bagru is characterised by deep indigo blues, earthy reds, and black geometric and floral motifs on natural-toned cotton. The printing uses natural dyes including indigo, pomegranate rind, and iron-based black (called Syahi), and the process involves multiple stages of mordanting, printing, and sun-drying that lend the colours their distinctive muted richness. GI-tagged by the Government of India.

There are 4 key markers of authenticity: Natural dye Bagru pieces show colour variation in the same batch — synthetic dyes produce uniform colour — The hari mitti pre-treatment gives authentic pieces a slight earthy smell before washing — Bold geometric borders with slight ink bleed at edges — not present in screen-printed imitations — Indigo blue in authentic Bagru fades to a beautiful pale blue with washing — chemical indigo fades unevenly

Bagru Print originates from rajasthan, specifically the cities of Jaipur. It carries a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, protecting the authentic craft tradition.

Bagru Print products range from ₹399 for simple everyday pieces to ₹12,000 for elaborate handcrafted garments. Bridal and heavily embellished pieces command premium prices, while casual kurtis and dupattas are available at accessible price points.