ForumIAS LATEST
- 15 Sept. | Current Affairs Pre-cum-Mains 2027 Morning 11 AM batch starts from 15th Sept. Click Here to Read More →
- 14 Sept. | Forum Residential Coaching (FRC) for UPSC preparation Click Here to know more →
- 14 Sept. | GS Advance Program (GSAP) for UPSC 2027 Mains starts from 14th Sept. Click Here to Read More →
News: The centuries old tradition of Rogan art is facing an unprecedented challenge due to pandemic.
Facts:
- Rogan Art: The word Rogan means “Oil” in Persian.It is an art of cloth printing practiced in the Kutch District of Gujarat.
- Origin: The art was started by the Khatris, a Muslim community who came to India from Sindh, Pakistan.
- Process: In this art, Castor oil is heated and cast into cold water and the thick residue is then mixed with natural colours.Then, using a stylus or blocks, this resultant paint is meticulously transferred on to a cloth to make floral, animal (peacock) and geometric patterns.
