Question 1

What is the difference between rapid print fabric and Ajrakh or Dabu fabric?

Accepted Answer

All three are hand block printed by Chhipa artisans in Bagru using wooden blocks. The difference is in the production process. Ajrakh uses up to 16 alternating resist-printing and dyeing stages — a multi-day process that produces deep, layered colour and bold geometric patterns. Dabu uses a mud-resist paste applied before dyeing — producing soft-edged organic florals in earthy tones. Rapid prints use a simplified single or two-stage printing and dyeing process — producing clean, graphic patterns with a lighter, more contemporary character. Rapid prints are faster to produce and more accessible in price, but carry the same authentic hand block print origin as Ajrakh and Dabu.

Question 2

Are rapid print fabrics digitally printed or hand block printed?

Accepted Answer

Hand block printed — every roll, without exception. A Chhipa artisan in Bagru presses a hand-carved wooden block into dye paste and stamps it onto pure cotton by hand. The word rapid refers only to the simplified dyeing process compared to multi-step Ajrakh and Dabu traditions — not to the printing method. The hand-pressed nature of the print is visible in the slight variations in motif placement and edge softness across each roll, which digital and screen-printed fabrics do not have.

Question 3

How many metres of rapid print fabric do I need for different garments?

Accepted Answer

A saree requires 5.5 to 6.5 metres plus 0.8 to 1 metre for the blouse piece — one 10-metre roll covers a complete saree with blouse. A long kurta requires approximately 2.5 metres. A full salwar suit set with kameez, pant, and dupatta requires 5 to 6 metres. One 10-metre roll yields one suit set with a kurta's worth of fabric remaining. For palazzo pants or skirts, 2.5 to 3 metres per piece depending on width. WhatsApp us at +91 80055 43240 with your measurements and garment type for custom yardage guidance.

Question 4

Is rapid print fabric pre-shrunk?

Accepted Answer

No — pure cotton shrinks slightly in the first wash, typically 3 to 5% in length and 1 to 2% in width. Always cold pre-wash the fabric before cutting and stitching. This sets the fabric to its final dimensions and removes excess surface dye in the same step. Factor this shrinkage into your yardage calculation when buying for a specific garment with precise measurements.

Question 5

Can I order rapid print fabric in bulk or wholesale quantities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rapid print fabric is our most practical collection for bulk and wholesale orders because the faster production process means shorter lead times than Ajrakh or Dabu. For orders of 5 or more rolls of the same design, WhatsApp us at +91 80055 43240 with the design reference, quantity needed, and your delivery location. We will respond with wholesale pricing and lead time within the working day. Sample swatches are available for bulk orders before you commit to the full quantity.

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Teal Blue Floral Rapid Print Pure Cotton Fabric 10 Metre Roll — Hand Block Printed Bagru

Teal Grey Floral Rapid Print Pure Cotton Fabric 10 Metre Roll — Jaipur Block Print Wholesale

White Floral Motif Rapid Print Pure Cotton Fabric 10 Metre Roll — Hand Block Printed Bagru

White Floral Motif Rapid Print Pure Cotton Fabric 10 Metre Roll — Hand Block Printed Bagru

White Floral Rapid Print Pure Cotton Fabric 10 Metre Roll — Hand Block Printed Bagru

White Floral Rapid Print Pure Cotton Fabric 10 Metre Roll — Hand Block Printed Bagru

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