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  Dabu Fabric: Ancient Mud-Resist Printing Techniques There’s something magical about fabrics that carry history in every fold. When you run your fingers across a piece of Dabu Fabric , you’re not just touching cotton dyed with indigo — you’re feeling centuries of tradition, resilience, and artistry. I still remember my first encounter with Dabu. It wasn’t in a glossy showroom but in a dusty workshop in Rajasthan. The air smelled of wet earth and dye, and the artisans worked quietly, their hands moving with a rhythm that felt older than memory itself. They were creating something rare — a fabric born from mud, nature, and patience. The Story of Dabu: Printing with Mud and Magic Dabu is not just a textile technique; it is a heritage . This traditional fabric art form is rooted in rural India, especially in Rajasthan, where families have passed it down for generations. The process begins with a mixture of black clay, lime, and gum, which is carefully applied to the cloth using ha...