Introducing the Exquisite White Desert Peacock Rogan Art Painting Bhujodi Saree: A Masterpiece of Traditional Craftsmanship.
Product Type: Kala cotton Bhujodi with Rogan art hand painted saree.
Product Category: Saree for women.
Colour: Maroon.
Size: 5.5 meter saree and 1 meter blouse piece.
Craft: Rogan hand painting Kutch and Handloom Bhujodi
Material: Handwoven kala cotton.
Pattern: Floral and geometric patterns.
Design by: craftcentres (Design copyright craftcentres.com).
Artist: Rogan Hand painted by Madhapar, Kutch's very own artist Ashish Kansara.
Age group: Adult (13+ years old).
Gender: Female.
Shipping Weight: 1 Kg.
Care Instructions: Dry clean only. Do not iron directly on painting areas.
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This White Desert Peacock Rogan Art Painting Bhujodi Saree brings together two time-honoured Kutchi traditions: Bhujodi handweaving and Rogan hand painting. The base is Kala cotton, handwoven by skilled Bhujodi artisans into a soft yet sturdy fabric that drapes beautifully. On this maroon canvas, each motif is hand-painted in traditional Rogan art, creating a lively, textured look that grows more beautiful with wear.
The saree measures 5.5 metres with an included 1 metre blouse piece, giving you room to stitch a custom blouse or pair the piece with a ready-made top. The maroon colour is deep and versatile — ideal for festivals, weddings, special occasions or elegant everyday wear for those who love slow, handmade fashion.
Because every saree is painted by hand, small variations in the design, natural and part of the charm. Each piece celebrates craft, made slowly by artisans who keep Rogan painting and Bhujodi weaving alive.
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About Rogan Art
The history of Rogan painting was shrouded in misconception and unsupported folklore until 2008, when new documentary evidence emerged. That year, during research in the city of "Bahamian," a Japanese scientist and UNESCO made a ground breaking discovery. They found an entire community of Buddha followers living in a town where the walls, wooden doors, and even clothing were adorned with exquisite oil paintings, as though they were in a contemporary studio. These artworks, believed to be the world's oldest oil paintings and dating back to the 5th century, revealed the secret of their medium. The report on the discovery showed that the oil paint was made by mixing linseed oil, chalk, and natural pigments, with linseed, walnut, castor, and poppyseed oils also used as substitutes.
During the era of the Silk Road, Indian artisans exported their handicrafts, including this painting style, to Europe, China, and Japan. In the state of Bihar and Gujarat, Rogan painting was practiced by Hindu communities. However, the craft faced near-extinction with the rise of machine printing. Approximately 60 to 70 years ago, Rogan painting was widespread across Gujarat. It was used to create Chaniyas and Sarees, which were integral to Hindu community weddings and remain popular in many villages today. These traditional Chaniyas were specifically worn by the Bharwad, Rabari, Ahir, Patel, and other communities. Historically, Rajasthan also had numerous Rogan artisans, and the art form has a continuous lineage since the time of the Buddha's followers.
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