This is a research and diagnostic study on the Rogan art. This project sheds light over and helps to understand the visual
vocabulary (semiotics/ cultural analysis), design, fashion traits , trends , social political changes. Many traditional arts and
crafts of India are dying due to modernisation and technological developments. These Handmade tales of India are on the
verge of extinction and getting replaced machine made products.
Rogan art has graced many ghagra-cholis, bridal trousseaus, and bedsheets and in present times, is being used in
contemporary items. But the lack of opportunities led it to an abrupt and almost extinction, while the villages that practiced
switched trades.
A huge part of this craft is dependent on two factors- temperature and weather. In the rainy season, the dye takes a longer
duration of time to dry and makes it difficult to be shifted to another fabric. Whereas in winter or summer, it dries up before it
can even be transferred. Another major issue is the consistency of the paste correct. It plays a major role in designing too.
A huge amount of patience goes into creating a single design on fabric. These designs are made by taking the gooey
substance, Rogan, on the tip of a rod, pin, or stick to create the various designs and patterns on fabric. The painted fabric can
then be used to make pillow covers, table cloths, wall hangings, sarees, fodders, stoles, dress materials, and lots of other
decorative pieces.
vocabulary (semiotics/ cultural analysis), design, fashion traits , trends , social political changes. Many traditional arts and
crafts of India are dying due to modernisation and technological developments. These Handmade tales of India are on the
verge of extinction and getting replaced machine made products.
Rogan art has graced many ghagra-cholis, bridal trousseaus, and bedsheets and in present times, is being used in
contemporary items. But the lack of opportunities led it to an abrupt and almost extinction, while the villages that practiced
switched trades.
A huge part of this craft is dependent on two factors- temperature and weather. In the rainy season, the dye takes a longer
duration of time to dry and makes it difficult to be shifted to another fabric. Whereas in winter or summer, it dries up before it
can even be transferred. Another major issue is the consistency of the paste correct. It plays a major role in designing too.
A huge amount of patience goes into creating a single design on fabric. These designs are made by taking the gooey
substance, Rogan, on the tip of a rod, pin, or stick to create the various designs and patterns on fabric. The painted fabric can
then be used to make pillow covers, table cloths, wall hangings, sarees, fodders, stoles, dress materials, and lots of other
decorative pieces.
