Mud to Marvel: Dabu's Resist Dyeing Workshop
Duration: 2 hours
Overview: Discover the ancient and intricate art of Dabu printing in this immersive workshop. Dabu, a traditional Indian mud-resist technique, involves creating a resist paste, printing patterns, and dyeing fabric to achieve stunning, unique designs. This hands-on session will guide you through each step of the process, from preparing the mud paste to the final dyeing stage, offering you a deep appreciation and practical knowledge of this beautiful craft.
What You'll Learn:
- The history and significance of Dabu printing.
- How to create the perfect mud-resist paste.
- Printing designs on fabric using Dabu.
- The dyeing process to reveal your printed patterns.
- Tips for maintaining and caring for your Dabu-printed textiles.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable clothing suitable for a hands-on workshop.
- A notebook and pen for notes.
What's Included:
- All necessary materials (fabric, dyes, mud resist ingredients, printing tools).
- Long Scarf: One scarf (22”W x 72”L) in soft Cotton Cambric. Ready in 2-3 business days. Available for pickup or free delivery within Jaipur.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is perfect for textile enthusiasts, designers, artists, and anyone interested in exploring traditional craft techniques. No prior experience is necessary.
Location & Details:
- Location: Bagru (~ 60 min from Jaipur)
- Dates: Every Sunday from November 1 to February 28
- Time: 10 am onwards
- Minimum participants: 4
Duration: 2 hours
Overview: Discover the ancient and intricate art of Dabu printing in this immersive workshop. Dabu, a traditional Indian mud-resist technique, involves creating a resist paste, printing patterns, and dyeing fabric to achieve stunning, unique designs. This hands-on session will guide you through each step of the process, from preparing the mud paste to the final dyeing stage, offering you a deep appreciation and practical knowledge of this beautiful craft.
What You'll Learn:
- The history and significance of Dabu printing.
- How to create the perfect mud-resist paste.
- Printing designs on fabric using Dabu.
- The dyeing process to reveal your printed patterns.
- Tips for maintaining and caring for your Dabu-printed textiles.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable clothing suitable for a hands-on workshop.
- A notebook and pen for notes.
What's Included:
- All necessary materials (fabric, dyes, mud resist ingredients, printing tools).
- Long Scarf: One scarf (22”W x 72”L) in soft Cotton Cambric. Ready in 2-3 business days. Available for pickup or free delivery within Jaipur.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is perfect for textile enthusiasts, designers, artists, and anyone interested in exploring traditional craft techniques. No prior experience is necessary.
Location & Details:
- Location: Bagru (~ 60 min from Jaipur)
- Dates: Every Sunday from November 1 to February 28
- Time: 10 am onwards
- Minimum participants: 4
Duration: 2 hours
Overview: Discover the ancient and intricate art of Dabu printing in this immersive workshop. Dabu, a traditional Indian mud-resist technique, involves creating a resist paste, printing patterns, and dyeing fabric to achieve stunning, unique designs. This hands-on session will guide you through each step of the process, from preparing the mud paste to the final dyeing stage, offering you a deep appreciation and practical knowledge of this beautiful craft.
What You'll Learn:
- The history and significance of Dabu printing.
- How to create the perfect mud-resist paste.
- Printing designs on fabric using Dabu.
- The dyeing process to reveal your printed patterns.
- Tips for maintaining and caring for your Dabu-printed textiles.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable clothing suitable for a hands-on workshop.
- A notebook and pen for notes.
What's Included:
- All necessary materials (fabric, dyes, mud resist ingredients, printing tools).
- Long Scarf: One scarf (22”W x 72”L) in soft Cotton Cambric. Ready in 2-3 business days. Available for pickup or free delivery within Jaipur.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is perfect for textile enthusiasts, designers, artists, and anyone interested in exploring traditional craft techniques. No prior experience is necessary.
Location & Details:
- Location: Bagru (~ 60 min from Jaipur)
- Dates: Every Sunday from November 1 to February 28
- Time: 10 am onwards
- Minimum participants: 4
Dabu Printing Workshop FAQ:
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Dabu printing is a traditional Indian mud-resist dyeing technique. It involves creating patterns on fabric by applying a resist paste made from mud, printing designs over it, and then dyeing the fabric. The mud paste prevents the dye from reaching the fabric beneath it, resulting in intricate and unique designs.
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This immersive workshop will teach you:
The history and cultural significance of Dabu printing.
The process of creating the perfect mud-resist paste.
Techniques for printing designs onto fabric using Dabu.
The dyeing process used to reveal your printed patterns.
Tips for maintaining and caring for your Dabu-printed textiles.
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No prior experience is necessary to participate in this workshop. It is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience in textile arts.
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The workshop is held in Bagru, approximately 60 minutes from Jaipur. It takes place every Sunday from November 1st to February 28th, starting at 10 am.
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You only need to bring:
Comfortable clothing suitable for a hands-on workshop.
A notebook and pen to take notes.
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All materials necessary for the workshop are provided, including:
Fabric
Dyes
Mud resist ingredients
Printing tools
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The minimum number of participants required for the workshop is four.
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You can receive a full refund of the workshop fees if you cancel your reservation at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
