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Case Studies | Textile Science and Technology | India | Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025 | Popularity: 7.6 / 10
Dabu: A Comprehensive Study of Mud Resist Print's Evolution in Traditional to Contemporary
Anjali Singh
Abstract: Indian textile history is very ancient and Prosperous. Indian clothing and motif style have always attracted the global marketplace. Indias textile industry is rising and achieving innovation and sustainability to eradicate the increasing use of chemical dyes and materials to make them environment friendly. Even though the eco-designs and opting natural sources with regional character maintaining sustainability is a crucial aspect of these Eastern Rajasthan mud resist prints. Dabu or Daboo is mud resist block printed classic textile which has delicate and stunning design with elegant motifs on natural fabric with metal or wood blocks that have been carved and stamped utilizing mud-resist print techniques. This study pursuits to changes of motives, methods, raw material and fabric materials in traditional to contemporary of Dabu prints methods that are in threat of going extinct in their original form. While the present study will focus on craft in terms of modification, painstaking method, chemical dyes, colours, motifs and beautiful pattern which are handed down preserved over generations. In terms of technique, it differs from Ajarakh and Bagru Prints. Simultaneously it is widespread that Dabu is valuable block printed textile that should be nearing extinction. Additional research on the technique, process, motifs, vivid colors, and final product was required for the conservation.
Keywords: Dabu prints, sustainability, motifs, mud- resist techniques
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025
Pages: 656 - 658
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25207204004
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