About the Workshop:
Date: Sunday, 27 Feb. 2022
Time: 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Limited Seats. Prior Registration is mandatory.
About the Master Artist:
Abdul Jabbar Khatri is known for his innovative approach in creating Ajrakh prints from Kutch. He belongs to the community which has not only practised Ajrakh block printing for centuries but also his forefathers have preserved this art for generations. The determined Jabbar Khatri decided to take up this craft and revived it into its new avatar. Today this craft is not only thriving but has made a unique way in commercial fashion brands. Jabbar Khatri is a winner of the 1st International Craft Awards 2017 and UNESCO Excellence awards besides other National accolades.
Craft – Ajrakh Printing
About Craft:
Traditionally, Ajrakh is the name of a block printed cloth with deep crimson red and indigo blue background, bearing symmetrical patterns with interspersed unprinted sparkling white motifs. The term “Ajrak”, may be derived from “Azrak”, meaning blue in Arabic, as blue happens to be one of the principal colours in Ajrakh printing. More than a fabric, Ajrak is a Sindhi tradition; found in daily usages such as hammocks and bedsheets to duppattas, scarves, and even gifts as a token of respect. The highly valued Ajrakh has also been made in Kutch for the Maldharis or cattle herders’ communities since the time Khatris migrated from Sindh in the 16th century.
This Workshop is only for pre-registered 30 participants only.
