Resist Dyeing with Natural Pigments
2 days • July 24 + 25, 2026
10 am – 4 pm, daily
Pricing Options:
$200 non-member
$180 member
$175 early bird; deadline for early bird is May 15, 2026!
Payment plans and scholarships available. For questions, reach out to Margaret Lindahl: mlindahl@textilecentermn.org
Textile Center is thrilled to welcome back Abdul Jabbar and Sufiyan Khatri for a special two-day event exploring the art of Indian tie-and-dye (bandhani) and ajrakh block printing! Gain insight into the history of these art forms as they have evolved in the region of Kutch in Gujarat, India. The first day will be focused on the characteristic pinch and tie technique of bandhani and Abdul Jabbar will show students how to create the iconic dot pattern and texture. On the second day, students will learn ajrakh block printing techniques from Sufiyan Khatri — a 10th generation master. All levels welcome.
All materials and supplies for this workshop will be provided by the Instructor. Students should wear comfortable footwear and clothing that they don’t mind getting dirty.
Instructor Bio:
Abdul Jabbar and his brother Sufiyan Khatri come from a family in Bhuj, Gujarat, India with deep roots in the art of resist dyeing, known locally as bandhani. Since 1998, Abdul Jabbar and Abdullah have dedicated themselves to perfecting their craft and pushing their creative output in new and exciting directions. They currently run one of the most successful and best well-known tie-dye workshops in India, SIDR. They have collaborated on projects with individuals and organizations around the world including the fashion house Dosa, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and Maiwa Handprints amongst many others. They travel globally to share their work and regularly exhibit at the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe. They pride themselves on balancing traditional bandhani techniques and motifs with contemporary designs that push the artform further. They are also committed to environmentally sustainable practices in their workshop and for the last decade have been working with natural dyes. SIDR has received the UNESCO Seal of Excellence and been the recipient of the World Craft Council Award of Excellence for their resist dyeing.
Info for out-of-town guests:
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Withdrawal Policy
If your notice of withdrawal is received by the early bird deadline for this workshop, you will receive a 50% refund of your workshop fee. Due to the scheduling nature of these classes and arrangements for instructors, no refunds are available after that. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt for your donation to Textile Center for any forfeited tuition. Please make this request in writing to mlindahl@textilecentermn.org.
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