It is said that the origins of ajrak, a block-printed textile with rich colours, can be traced to the Harappan civilization. This technique of printing on cloth has survived millennia because the designs are so attractive and timeless. Rafiq Khatri, an ajrak printer, sells sarees, dupattas and running fabric at Kisan Haat.
Khatri said that making a single saree or dupatta can take upto 15 days. White fabric is soaked in warm water overnight to soften it and then washed and dried. This is done twice.
The white fabric is embossed with intricate patterns using wooden blocks. . .
