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Sanskruti Bagru’s cotton and georgette textiles offer a beautiful design with an important meaning; they represent the rich cultural heritage India has possessed over many generations and how we’ve been able to support and continue that practice through these textiles.
What makes the use of sanskruti bagru as a textile different from the others?
Bagru (the actual region) is a village in Rajasthan, known for their traditional ‘hand block printing.’ The method of handblocking consists of skilled artists using wooden blocks carved with patterns and then ‘stamping’ their fabrics, which uses both hands and the actual stamps, after that they add colour to create a finished product. The term “sanskruti” represents those traditional bagru patterns but updated for the modern fabric consumer.
Cotton fabrics are incredibly popular right now because of their various benefits. Cotton is;
- Soft and cool to wear
- Very comfortable to wear on a daily basis
- Great for hot climate conditions
- Easy to clean and maintain
The way Bagru adds to their cotton fabric collection is by using eco- friendly dyes and applying them using an approved, environmentally ethical manufacturing process. So when you wear a piece of Bagru cotton fabric, it will not only feel good, but you will also look good and support sustainable products!
Block Print Fabric in the Textile Industry
The block print fabric is one of the world’s oldest fabric printing techniques. Artisans create repeating designs by stamping an iron or wooden block dipped in dye on the fabric. Each piece of block print fabric is unique for the following reasons:
- Handmade
- Slight variations
- Traditional designs (flowers, leaves and geometric shapes)
Due to the handmade nature of block print fabrics, there is a personal and artistic quality to them that cannot be replicated by machine-made fabrics.
The Importance of Sanskruti in Traditional Textiles
Sanskruti means culture and tradition. In textiles, it represents the preservation of heirloom techniques like Bagru printing. This creates relevance today for much of the modern style through the integration of traditional techniques into the design of Sanskruti fabrics. Artisans continue to contribute to maintaining the cultural identity of Indian /desi textiles, by preserving traditional techniques.
Georgette Fabric is also Popular
In addition to cotton, georgette fabric has become a very popular fabric used in Indian fashion today. On the other hand, when compared with cotton fabric, georgette has a much lighter weight and is somewhat transparent. It has the ability to create a very flowy drapery effect.
- Sarees & dresses
- Partywear
- Layered Pieces
Georgette fabric is used at formal events (where formality is more elevated than other types of fabrics) due to its elegant drape and soft handle.
A Brief Comparison Between The Two Fabrics, Cotton Vs. Georgette.
Cotton
- Provides adequate amounts of air & moisture, thus being a very comfortable fabric.
- Ideal For Everyday Use or Casual Wear
- Perfect For Use In Warmer Climates
Georgette
- Lightweight, airy, and very flowing
- Very Elegant Fabric Made Specially For Formal Occasions
- Adds Elegance to Your Wardrobe
Both Fabric Types Have Different Applications And Both Are Highly Valuable To The Textile Industries.
Closing Note
You can find an endless range of different Indian textiles – from traditional cotton block printed (like Sanskruti Bagru) style to the elegant style of georgette. Each of these textiles has the potential to fit your needs for everyday wear or to continue your family legacy of artistic creativity and quality tailoring craftsmanship.