Rogan art is a 1,550-year-old fabric-painting technique from Kutch, Gujarat, utilizing a unique oil-based paste to craft intricate designs. This traditional craft, characterized by freehand motifs and symmetrical mirror techniques, faces challenges like high labor costs and toxicity. Revived by artisans, it is now recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance.
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More than 1,550 years ago, a captivating art form emerged in India. Over time, it found a home in Madhapar Village, Kutch, becoming a treasure of the region. This extraordinary craft, known as Rogan Art, is preserved today by the Ashish Kansara family—the last custodians of this ancient tradition of Rogan painting. Its origins, believed
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Varnika Rogan Chhap is a decorative style of Rogan painting characterized by its colorful, non-symmetrical designs. Unlike traditional Rogan Chhap, it involves adding multiple colors and details, often enhanced with glitter or mica. This technique, rare and practiced solely by Ashish Kansara in Madhapar, Gujarat, is ideal for festive occasions.
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Nirmika Rogan Chhap is a modern technique of Rogan art that utilizes brass molds for consistent designs, differing from traditional freehand methods. It is ideal for creating repeat patterns on fabrics like sarees. Ashish Kansara is the sole artist practicing this technique alongside others, preserving the heritage of Rogan printing.
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How to make Rogan paste for Rogan painting The first step- The Rogan painting process is boiling linseed oil for 4 to 5 hours (You can use oil like castor oil, linseed oil, walnut oil and poppy seed oil). After boiling, it becomes thick like jelly. Rogan painting paste making process is time consuming. Mixing
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Bamiyan to Kutch Rogan painting There were many misconceptions and stories surrounding the Rogan painting, without any solid basis, before 2008. In 2008, documentary proof was found and everything came out. Japanese scientist Yoko Taniguchi and UNESCO discovered an entire town of Buddha followers during research in Bahamian. In this city, all the wonderful paintings
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