Aavaran

About Aavaran Craft Community

Reviving the Dabu Print of Rajasthan

Founded in 2011 by Alka Sharma in Udaipur, Aavaran was born from a desire to revive and sustain the centuries-old Dabu mud-resist printing tradition of Akola, Rajasthan. Working closely with the Chhipa community, Aavaran preserves this intricate craft, where mud, lime, and gum are combined to create natural resists that give rise to timeless indigo patterns. The brand redefines heritage through contemporary design, empowering rural artisans, especially women, through fair employment and skill training. Rooted in sustainability and slow fashion, Aavaran transforms traditional craft into modern elegance

Production Facility

  • Key Capabilities

    • Mud-resist block printing
    • Natural dyeing
    • Indigo dyeing
    • Embroidery
    • Garment Construction

  • Key Materials

    • Hand-carved wooden blocks
    • Natural dyes
    • Cotton, silk, and other indigenous Indian natural fabrics
    • Mud-resit
    • Indigo dyeing vats
    • Washing baths
    • Threads, beads and needles
    • Sewing eqipments

  • MOQ & Lead times

    • Minimum order: 220 yards
    • Sampling time: 10 days
    • Creation time (up to 220 yards): 30 days
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Meet the Artisans

Aavaran in Udaipur is a thriving craft hub led by a skilled pattern master and supported by a dedicated team of 18 stitching artisans. The unit nurtures a total of 80-90 in-house artisans, with an extended network of 160-180 artisans working across affiliated clusters. The workforce is gender-balanced with around 40 males and 60 females contributing to the production. Specializing in the traditional Dabu mud-resist hand block printing, Aavaran employs natural indigo dyeing and intricate hand embroidery techniques that preserve Mewar’s heritage. Committed to sustainability and zero waste, the unit produces garments and home décor for both domestic and international markets, maintaining artisanal quality with ethical labor practices. This close-knit community fosters design innovation while empowering rural women through skill development and fair wages, supporting livelihoods in and around Udaipur

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