Ajrakh is a deeply geometric resist-print in indigo and madder, demanding up to sixteen stages of printing, dyeing and washing on both sides of the cloth. Practised by the Khatri community for generations, its star and trellis patterns echo Islamic geometry.
- Region of origin:
- Gujarat
- Materials:
- cotton; natural-dye (indigo, madder)
- Techniques:
- resist block-printing; multi-stage mordant dyeing
- HS code (customs):
- 5208
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About Ajrakh Block Print
Ajrakh is a deeply geometric resist-print in indigo and madder, demanding up to sixteen stages of printing, dyeing and washing on both sides of the cloth. Practised by the Khatri community for generations, its star and trellis patterns echo Islamic geometry.
- Region of origin
- Gujarat
- Materials
- cotton; natural-dye (indigo, madder)
- Techniques
- resist block-printing; multi-stage mordant dyeing
- HS code (customs)
- 5208
How it’s made
resist block-printingmulti-stage mordant dyeing
The makers
Crafted by Khatri printers of Gujarat.
Buying Ajrakh Block Print — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Ajrakh Block Print pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Ajrakh Block Print piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Ajrakh Block Print piece cost?
- Handmade Ajrakh Block Print typically ranges from ₹1,500 to ₹30,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Ajrakh Block Print piece?
- Keep Ajrakh Block Print out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin