Neerja Modi School Introduces Students to Rajasthan’s Textile Heritage Through Dabu Printing Workshop
Jaipur: Continuing its focus on experiential learning and cultural education, Neerja Modi School, Jaipur organised a hands-on Dabu Printing Workshop for its Grade VII students, offering them an opportunity to explore one of Rajasthan’s most...
Jaipur: Continuing its focus on experiential learning and cultural education, Neerja Modi School, Jaipur organised a hands-on Dabu Printing Workshop for its Grade VII students, offering them an opportunity to explore one of Rajasthan’s most distinctive traditional textile crafts.
The workshop was conducted by Dheeraj Chhipa from Bagru, a seventh-generation practitioner of the traditional Dabu printing craft. Through demonstrations and practical activities, students learnt about the centuries-old resist-printing technique and experienced how natural materials, traditional wooden blocks and indigenous craftsmanship come together to create intricate textile designs.
Students were introduced to the preparation and application of the traditional Dabu resist paste, made using locally sourced materials. They then used hand-carved wooden blocks to create their own patterns on fabric, experimenting with motifs inspired by Rajasthan’s rich artistic heritage. Peacocks, camels, butterflies and other traditional designs became a part of their creative exploration.
