PRODUCT TYPE : 100% Cotton Syahi Begar Hand Block Print Throw Blanket with Tassels PRODUCT SIZE :50 x 70 Inch (120 x 170 Cms (Approx)) USAGE: Versatile Use For Sofa, Couch Throw, Dorm Room Decor, Gifts for Wedding, Christmas,Birthday,Get Together, Inauguration, Wall Decor,Table Cover etc . UNIQUE TECHNIQUE: Every Masterpiece Begins with a Blank Canvas Followed by Hari Sarana(Making Fabric Water Absorbent),Peela Karna(Imbuing Fabric with a Rich, Earthy Base, Now the fabric is Ready for Syahi-Begar Printing With Beautiful Designer Blocks. ABOUT US: At Trade Star we Believe in the Power of Tradition and the Stories Woven into Every Thread. By Supporting this Craft you Bring the Beauty of Syahi-Begar Block Printing to a Global Audience. "Art is not What you See, but What you Make Others See. Exclusive and Luxurious New Range of Hand Printed Throw Blanket in Various Color Theme By Trade Star Exports: Shop with confidence Over 15 years' experience. PRODUCTION PROCESS: Every Masterpiece begins with a blank Canvas. In Bagru, the fabric undergoes a process called "Hari Sarana." This step involves de-sizing, scouring the fabric to make it water-absorbent and white. The fabric is soaked in water tanks for 24 hours, thoroughly removing all starch, oil, and dirt. This meticulous process sets the stage for the fabric to receive uniform and bright colours, breathing life into every thread. Peela Karna: A Dance of Tannins and Metals The next step, "Peela Karna," involves treating the fabric with harda powder (tanning). The harda-dyed fabric is then dried and beaten to remove any excess powder. This ancient practice prepares the fabric for the Syahi-Begar chappai (printing), imbuing it with a rich, earthy base. Once the fabric is scoured and mordanted, the fabric is ready for Syahi-begar chappai (printing). Syahi (Black) To create the iconic black print, waste iron particles or horseshoes are burnt and soaked in wate with jaggery for months, yielding a robust black dye mixed with gum and tamarind seed powder to achieve the perfect consistency for printing. This black, known as "Syahi," symbolizes the depth and intensity of the printing process. Begar (Red): The "Begar" or red print is a testament natural dyes. Maroon and Brown: A Symphony of Colors Combining the Syahi water with the Begar paste in a 1:9 ratio creates a stunning maroon shade. For a rich brown hue, tamarind seed powder is mixed with lal kashish and cooked. These variations add a symphony of colours to the fabric, each telling a unique story of tradition and craftsmanship. Chapai: The Heart of Printing "Chapai" is the core of the block printing process. The harda-treated fabric is spread on a "mej" (a high wooden table) for printing. The Syahi and Begar pastes are poured into "saj" (printing trays), lined with a bamboo net and a thick fabric layer. This setup ensures a uniform distribution of the printing paste, allowing the wooden block to imprint the design flawlessly. The fabric is then sun-dried in a process known locally as "Sukhai." Ghan Rangayi (Dyeing): The Final Flourish The dyeing process, "Ghan Rangayi," is carried out in large copper vessels heated by wood fire.A yellow shade is achieved using "Nasphal," a cold pomegranate rind and turmeric solution. When used as an overdye, Nasphal creates various shades: green over indigo, orange over kasumal, and softer red-ochre over red-dyed areas. The fabric is then rinsed.