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The unique Thappa Chappai - Bagh Block prints

Bagh is a unique form of thappa Chappai or block print with natural colors, has evolved from a rudimentary tribal art to an cultural identity of Madhya Pradesh. # History  The origin of the bagh prints is propperly defined. Though the printing is operate over 1000 years old, while the techniques being applique by the generation. The first possibly the craft traveled with settlers from ahead in the madhya Pradesh state in India or from printers Of Rajasthan state. Another possibility is that the Chhipas,  or traditional cloth printers, of Muslim khatri who presently practice the craft of Bagh prints,  travelled to the area around 400 years ago from Larkana in sindh province, of Pakistan, which is known for the arjak tradition of block printing.  Though the main reason for the migration is not clear, but may be the river Bagh, who’s chemical composition of the water enhances the texture of the vegetable, natural and black dyes, givin...