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Dabu Print!!

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Hello, my Four Sides TV Fashion Fam! In Rajasthan, dabu printing is regarded as a kind of traditional hand-block printing sculpture. Rajasthani artisans use a blend of desert sands known as "Dabu" to create mud-resist material. This unusual kind of art is applied to fabric to create block prints using mud colours. Dabu prints are typically used today to adorn classic, archetypal clothing and house accents. In order to create a resist pattern on the fabric, a mixture of mud and other natural materials is used. The fabric is then dyed with indigo or other natural dyes. The desired pattern is carved onto a wooden block, which is then used to apply the mud mixture on the fabric. History: It is widely recognised that Rajasthan is the state in India where hand-block printing is most common. The ancients claimed that China was the birthplace of this art. Over time, hand block printing spread throughout India, and the villages of Sanganer, Bagru, and Angola in Rajasthan are now the l

History, Process, and Creation of Batik:

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Hello, my  Four Sides TV Fashion  fam! Since ancient times, batik cloth has been prized for its exquisite and vivid colors and patterns. This distinctive textile art has a long and rich history in Indonesia. The results of the labor-intensive and lengthy process of creating Batik fabric, which involves a combination of cloth, dye, and wax, are breathtaking. Around the world, batik cloth has been incorporated into homes and closets with its many designs ranging from modern to traditional Indonesian patterns. We'll examine the background and beauty of this wonderful fabric in this blog post. The History: The ancient art form of batik fabric developed in Indonesia, more precisely on Java island. With a history spanning more than two millennia, it is among the world's most ancient textile customs. The Javanese term "batik," which means a cloth with little dots," is where the name "batik" originates.  Indonesian culture is strongly anchored in batik art, han

The Bagh Print!!

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  History of Bagh:  The Bagh Print, an Indian handicraft produced in Bagh, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, is a traditional hand-block print with natural colors. The city of Bagh on the banks of the Bagh River is the source of its name. A popular textile printing product is Bagh print fabric, which features reproduced geometric and floral designs with vegetable colors of red and black over a white backdrop. After they migrated from Manawar to Bagh in 1962, the Muslim Khatri community in Madhya Pradesh began what is now known as Bagh Print. Their roots are found in Larkana, Sindh (now in Pakistan), from whence they moved to Marwad, Rajasthan, and Manawar. The printing method they used, which was common in Sind, is called Ajrak prints. It's still being determined when they left Sindh and moved over the Indus.  As they settled in the village of the same name on the banks of the Bagh River, they brought with them their traditional block printing method, which they continued to practice

The History, Creation and Process of Kalamkari

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Hello, my Four Sides TV Fashion Fam! "Kalamkari" originates from the Persian words "Kalam," which means pen, and "Kari," which means artistic endeavor, as well as the Urdu term "Qalam." With this type of art, handloom fabric is dyed naturally using a twig fashioned like a pen. Within the districts of Chittoor and Krishna, namely Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam, artists from many communities engage in this art form.  The Indus Valley Civilization is where Kalamkari's origins can be found, as evidenced by the discovery of painted or printed textiles in the eighth century C.E. During the Mughal era, art flourished and products such as prayer mats and kanat, or tent covers, were produced. Golconda, Chennai, and Machilipatnam served as the center of this art form, with artistic creations in Golconda that catered to Persian preferences and directly supported Srikalahasti temples. From the fifteenth or sixteenth century, bed linens, garments, and oth

For this summer, here are our top 5 picks for colors that will keep the body cool. What about yours?

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 Hello, my Four Sides TV Fashion fam! We're talking about summer designs, colors, and outfits, so you must be wondering why. As members of the Four Sides Tv Fashion family, we want to make sure that you and your family stay happy and healthy by using some of our suggestions to battle the heat.  In the summer, fabrics are crucial for maintaining body temperature, as is well known, but colors can also have an impact. Dark colors tend to retain heat from the sun, whereas cool colors are primarily light-hued colors that don't draw in as much heat. Since they don't attract heat, we think these few hues might help keep the body cool. Shades of White ( bright white, pale white, off white, etc. ): When we discuss colors that keep our bodies cool, white is among the primary colors that immediately spring to mind. Summertime white clothes can affect people psychologically in a number of ways. The sensation of cleanliness and freshness is among the most noticeable results. White ob

Want to slay this summer while staying cool? These five fabrics will help you stay cool while still looking stylish.

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Hello my Four Sides TV Fashion Fam!   It's summertime again, and how many of you recall the days in childhood when our mothers would dress us in summer clothes, buy us seasonal fruits, and take us to visit our grandparents? Let's go back to those fabrics that were popular in the past and also look at some contemporary options that are nice and cozy for this summer.  When we think about summer fabrics, cotton immediately comes to mind because we have all seen our family wearing cotton dresses, sarees, suits, and other clothing. However, there are many more materials that are quite skin-friendly and convenient to wear this summer, such as Khadi, linen, chambray, and rayon.  Because of their comparable qualities, these might likewise serve in place of cotton.  Let's begin by discussing the qualities and attributes of cotton. Cotton :  For an extremely long time, cotton has been the ideal material of choice for summer clothing. The body's ability to breathe is greatly aided

Oh my! Summer already? Fantastic! Let's look at some of the traditional Indian prints and patterns that complement current season in India.

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Hello my Four Sides TV Fashion Fam! India has a long history of capturing the beauty, art, and history of our nation  via prints and vivid colors.  We have always displayed our culture via it, starting with our own prints of India, which range from Kalamkari to Ikat, Ajrakh to Batik. Let's talk about some of the traditions that are followed in our country when it comes to printing and Dyeing. Some of the greatest prints to go with your summer look include Dab