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Bagh Prints
Bagh-the hand block printing craft of Bagh, Madhya Pradesh (one of the most elegant kinds of sarees out there)
This bold and vibrant hand-block Bagh printing has its origins in Bagh village in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, from where it also derives its name ‘Bagh prints’. This unique craft was started by the Chhippas of the Khatri community who migrated to Bagh around 400 years ago from Larkana in Sindh, which is famous for its Ajrak prints.
Bagh was chosen as a suitable place for this craft as...