Khushi Sharma
Bagh print is a traditional Indian handicraft originating in Bagh, Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The process is characterised by hand printed wood block relief prints with naturally sourced pigments and dyes.
Why bagh prints are famous?
Bagh printers chose the village of Bagh because of its water and the climatic conditions. The water of the rivers here are believed to have the optimal mineral composition to enhance the colours in printing. Umar Faruk, one of Ismail Khatri’s sons, explains the centrality of tradition to the success of Bagh prints.
Where bagh print is done?
Bagh print is a traditional Indian handicraft originating in Bagh, Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The process is characterised by hand printed wood block relief prints with naturally sourced pigments and dyes.
How old bagh print is ?
The origins of Bagh art, or Bagh print, are uncertain, but it is believed to be over 1,000 years old. The craft is thought to have been passed down through generations of family practice