Choganji

About Choganji Craft Community

Chogans, based in Sanganer near Jaipur, preserves over 400 years of hand block printing. Led by Mukesh Kumar Dhanopia, over 100 skilled artisans create intricate textiles with floral motifs and natural dyes, promoting the craft globally through workshops.

  • Key Capabilities

    • Heritage Sanganeri block printing
    • Natural sandalwood (Chandan) dyeing
    • Access to 100,000+ archival Sanganeri motifs
    • Custom Pantone color matching

  • MOQ & Lead times

    • Minimum Order: 50 Mtrs
    • Sampling Time: 14 days
    • Creation Time (up to 100 Mtrs): 7 days

Meet the Artisans

At Choganji, the Dhanopia family of Sanganer preserves six generations of hand-block printing mastery rooted in the historic Chipa community. Several hundred artisans work across the unit, with men leading printing and women supporting lighter processes. Upholding fair wages, skill development, and cultural continuity, Choganji sustains Sanganer’s iconic floral aesthetic and natural-dye traditions, ensuring this centuries-old craft remains vibrant, respected, and economically viable for the community.

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