Stories tagged “cotton”

Fabric & print
Ajrakhpur and Dhamadka, Kutch, Gujarat6 Sept 2026 · 2 min read
Ajrakh Print: The Indigo Block Print of Kutch
What is ajrakh print? A hand block-printed cotton from Kutch, made with natural dyes over 14 to 16 steps. Where it is made, how, and how to wash it.
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Fabric & print
Bengal and the cotton belt, West Bengal6 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Jute vs Cotton: Which Fabric Is Better?
Jute vs cotton (or cotton vs jute): cotton is soft, jute is strong; cotton needs lots of water, jute grows on rain. Where each wins, and why for clothes the answer is often both.
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