One of the most popular and
commonly worn long skirt by young girls in India are the Jaipuri skirts.
These skirts are very ethnic in look. These skirts are made using
typical Rajasthani Textiles. The Textile of Rajasthan has a fascinating
range of dyed and block printing fabrics. The most commonly used fabric
is cotton in which Rajasthani colour-scheme design and technique is used
in the skirts.
The various types of designs and patterns in the Jaipuri skirts are as
follows:
- Hand-block printed skirts.
- Tie and dye skirts. Bandhej, Bandhani, Lehriya, Batik, Mothra,
Ekdali, Shikari, Cheent come under this category.
- Embroidered skirts using thread-work, mirror work or gold
brocade which is prevalent in Rajasthan are very gorgeous and can be
worn in formal parties.
- Block Printing in vegetable dyes is another famous art. Carved
wooden blocks soaked in different colours and pasted on the fabric.
Skirts made of this fabric are very beautiful.
Thus, Jaipuri skirts provide a wide range of designs. These are
available in variety of colours. Thus, there is a growing market for the
colourful, Rajasthani tie and dye ethnic printed long skirts in India
which is widely appreciated all over the world.