Sunil Chippa belongs to the traditional Chippa community of block printers. Carrying forward generations-old techniques, he uses wooden blocks and mud-resist printing to create intricate Dabu patterns, blending traditional craft with contemporary everyday wear.
Sunil Chippa belongs to the traditional Chippa community of block printers. Using skills passed down over generations, he uses mud paste and wooden blocks to create detailed patterns on fabric. His work keeps old traditions alive while making easy-to-wear clothing for today.
Dabu is a block-printed textile where patterns are stamped by wooden blocks using mud resist print techniques. The Dabu is an example of a resist printing style where the material is printed with a resist paste. The dye is absorbed only by the parts not covered by the resist paste.
Akola, nestled in the Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan, is a place where the art of textile printing has been practiced for centuries. The village is home to the Chippa community, who are known for their traditional block printing techniques.
His work includes soft cotton suit sets, dupattas, and long fabric pieces. The textile showcases rich colours like green, pink, purple, grey, and deep indigo. They are decorated with small flower motifs (butis), leaf prints, and geometric patterns.
Dabu block printing is a traditional Rajasthani craft using wooden blocks, natural dyes, and a mud-resist paste. The mud protects parts of the fabric while the uncovered areas absorb the dye, creating earthy, intricate patterns. As the process is entirely handmade, each piece has subtle variations and soft edges, giving it a distinctive handcrafted character.
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