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Jaipuri screen print
Origin: Jaipur and Sanganer, Rajasthan
Since: Since the mid-20th century The Jaipur craft of printing cotton through fine mesh screens, one colour at a time, for sharp, even designs in bright, lasting colours.
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Barmer folk prints
Origin: Barmer, western Rajasthan (inspiration)
Since: A living folk tradition Peacocks, elephants and dancers framed by bold stripes, in the spirit of the folk textiles of Barmer in the Thar desert of western Rajasthan.
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Gujarati patchwork
Origin: Kutch and Saurashtra, Gujarat (inspiration)
Since: Generations of village quilt-making Bright triangles, zigzags, animals and trees on white, inspired by the patchwork and appliqué quilts of Gujarat and Kutch.
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Kashida
Origin: Kashmir (inspiration)
Since: Centuries old; flourished under the Mughals Flowing flowers, vines, birds and paisleys drawn from Kashmir's kashida embroidery, printed in soft colours on cotton.
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Gold print (khari)
Origin: Jaipur and Bagru, Rajasthan (inspiration)
Since: A hereditary craft, still practised today A fine gold print that catches the light, from Rajasthan's festive tradition of khari printing.
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Hand block printing
Origin: Sanganer and Bagru, near Jaipur, Rajasthan
Since: About 300 years and more Carved wooden blocks, natural dyes and printing by hand, the centuries-old craft of Sanganer and Bagru near Jaipur.
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Tree of life
Origin: India's painted and printed cottons
Since: Exported to Europe from the late 17th century A flowering tree full of birds and blossoms, the design that made Indian painted cottons famous around the world.
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Jharokha and chhatri
Origin: Rajasthani architecture
Since: Rajput and Mughal palaces The carved windows and domed pavilions of Rajasthan's palaces and forts, turned into bedsheet borders.
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