Bagh print, from Dhar district, owes its deep reds and blacks to natural dyes set by washing the cloth in the mineral-rich Baghini river. Its geometric and floral motifs draw on a 1,500-year-old printing tradition.
- Region of origin:
- Madhya Pradesh
- GI registration:
- Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh
- Materials:
- cotton; natural-dye
- Techniques:
- hand block resist printing; river-washing
- HS code (customs):
- 5208
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About Bagh Print
Bagh print, from Dhar district, owes its deep reds and blacks to natural dyes set by washing the cloth in the mineral-rich Baghini river. Its geometric and floral motifs draw on a 1,500-year-old printing tradition.
- Region of origin
- Madhya Pradesh
- GI registration
- Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh
- Materials
- cotton; natural-dye
- Techniques
- hand block resist printing; river-washing
- HS code (customs)
- 5208
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Khatri printers of Bagh of Madhya Pradesh.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Bagh Print is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
Buying Bagh Print — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Bagh Print pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Bagh Print piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Bagh Print authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Bagh Print is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Bagh Print piece cost?
- Handmade Bagh Print typically ranges from ₹1,200 to ₹25,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Bagh Print piece?
- Keep Bagh 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