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What is resist printing in textiles? What are the main types used in India?

Resist printing is a category of textile dyeing and printing where a resist agent — wax, clay, paste, or stitching — is applied to fabric to prevent dye from penetrating certain areas, creating a pattern where dye takes on some areas but not others.

Major resist printing techniques in India:

TechniqueResist AgentOriginResult
BatikHot waxIndonesia / Gujarat / BengalCrackle texture, fluid patterns
AjrakhMud/clay resist pasteKutch, Gujarat / Barmer, RajasthanGeometric patterns in indigo and red
BandhaniTied thread (stitch resist)Gujarat / RajasthanSmall circular dots
ShiboriFolding, twisting, binding (Japanese origin)Contemporary Indian adoptionOrganic abstract patterns
Dabu printMud resist (Rajasthani technique)Akola, RajasthanDark background with resist pattern
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