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Bagh Weaving and Printing: The khara process

2017

Dastkari Haat Samiti

Dastkari Haat Samiti
New Delhi, India

The khara process treats the fabric with a solution of castor oil, rock salt and goat droppings. The fabric is trampled by foot, producing a froth. This is believed to produce heat and soften the fabric.

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  • Title: Bagh Weaving and Printing: The khara process
  • Date Created: 2017
  • Location: Bagh Village, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Rights: Umar Farooq Khatri
  • Craft: Bagh Weaving and Printing
Dastkari Haat Samiti

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