Process

 

Batana

Bhichlana

First Indigo Dyeing

Gana

Harrah-Base

Indigo-Dye

Jhibri

Kharh

Khirchi

Kunka Chekna

Kala Dutta

Meena and Wach

Wash

 

Kut Also Known As Kala Dutta

Material:

  • Iron Rot
  • Alum
  • Gondh
  • Cow Dung Powder

Procedure:

Kut

Iron Rot, Gondh And Alum Are Mixed Together. Iron Rot Provides The Black Color And Helps In Oxidation Which Further Darkens The Color. Alum And Gondh Acts As The Resist.

Kut Or Kala Dutta Is The First Color Filling Of Ajrak. This Print Fills Black Color To The Jhibri Outline Print.

The Craftsman After Finishing Each Frame Of Print Covers It With Dry Cow Dung Powder Which Sticks To The Wet Print.

As The Amount Of Mixture Of Color Used Is More The Powder Prevent Misprints. After The Print, Craftsman Keeps The Fabric For Dying Under The Sun.

Kut  
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