There is a reason why this has remained one of our most popular collections so far. Inspired by the traditional craft of block printing, Ajrakh is all about elegant paisleys, flowers, tendrils in statement pieces. Perfect for daywear, Ajrakh is crafted in a silver alloy and hand enameled in colors used in the block prints of yore earthy blues, yellows and browns.
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Ajrakh- Inspired From The Centuries Of Craft
1. Indo- Fusion Wear
Summer resort Jewelry Collection
inspired from
AJRAKH
Hand block Printing
by
Pragya
2. Age-range Concept Popular
Trends
Color Palette Design/ Motif
22 - 28 Indian Resort
Wear
Loose fit kurtas,
Palazzos, Gilets,
Maxi dresses
Earthy colors
Hues of whites,
beige, Primary
color tones (reds,
blues, yellows)
Paisley motifs,
Floral prints
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4. Generations of Indigo
The term Ajrak, derived from Azrakh the Arabic word for indigo, a blue plant which
thrived in the arid ecology of Kachchh. It was given as a gift for the festival of Eid, for
bridegrooms, and for other special occasions.
5. Traditionally, Ajrak is the name of a block printed cloth with deep crimson red and
indigo blue background.
6. The traditional craft of ajrakh uses only natural colors (vegetable dyes) for its
making. The usual colors of the craft are red, yellow, blue and black.
7. However green and some other secondary
colors are also used now-a-days.