FLIP BOOK

ACTIVITY BOOK

GRADE 7

Originating in 17th-century Rajasthan, Leheriya is a traditional resist tie-and-dye technique known for its vibrant, wave-like diagonal stripes. The name is derived from the Rajasthani word lehar (wave), as artisans diagonally roll and tie fabric to mimic flowing monsoon rains.

Historically, this craft was developed in Marwar (Jodhpur) and flourished under the patronage of the Rajput rulers and royal courts. Initially used on turbans and stoles, Leheriya was considered a symbol of heritage. In its earliest forms, it was a practical yet beautiful way to break the monotony of the arid desert landscape, quickly becoming a visual indicator of community and status.

The craft involves expert Rangara (dyers) rolling thin cotton, silk, chiffon, or georgette cloth diagonally from one corner to the selvedge. By making fan-like folds before tying and dyeing, they create rippling stripes. Traditional dyes include indigo and alizarin. Artisans often re-tie and dye opposite diagonals to create Mothra, a complex checkerboard pattern.

MIXED BLEND

POLYSTER COTTON

After visiting a cloth shop, touching and feeling the different materials, I realized that cotton material will absorb the dye faster than the polyester since it is highly porous, allows the dye to penetrate the bonds of the fiber.

RESIST TECHNIQUE 1- TYING A THREAD

RESIST TECHNIQUE 2-USING RUBBER BAND

Although the second resist technique was neater than the first, the first was chosen because the resist technique had a tighter bond.

• YELLOW
• SECONDARY COLOUR
• REDDISH PURPLE
• 4-Colour Mixing Experiment-

Colour mixing experiment was done on small swatches.

• RUST
• NATURAL DYE
• NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC DYE-RESULTANT COLOUR
• SYNTHETIC DYE

First the design was planned on paper.

Vertical lehariya print (white and yellow)

Next plan your resist technique

Thread was chosen because of stronger bondage

6- MAKE THE PRODUCT-First Attempt-

The following steps were followed-

The hibiscus and turmeric were soaked approximately for 8 hours each overnight.

CRUSHED HIBISCUS-SOAKED OVERNIGHT TUMERIC----SOAKED OVERNIGHT

2-Step 2

Strain the water and do the swatch test.

Strain, do the colour test for 5 mins followed by the swatch test (for 20 mins)

The hibiscus dye was very pale but the turmeric dye was exactly as expected.

3-Step 3

Overlapping colours-

The hibiscus dye and turmeric dye was mixed and the swatch was first put in the turmeric water for 10 mins and then in the hibiscus water for 10 mins.

• RESULTANT COLOUR-
• AFTER REMOVING FROM THE DYE-
• SWATCH 1-FAILED ATTEMPT
• SWATCH 2-SUCCESS
• SWATCH 3-FAILED ATTEMPT

• METHOD EXPECTED
• SWATCH DYE SOURCE
• COLOUR
• COLOR
• Swatch 1 Hibiscus
• Pink/red water grey
• Swatch 2 Turmeric bright yellow
• Bright yellow water
• Swatch 3
• Overlapping colours
• Orange water rust

(THE SWATCH 1 DID NOT TAKE ON THE COLOUR-

REASON-THE DYE WAS TOO DILUTE)

Step 4 Decide the resist technique-

Thread was chosen because of stronger bondage

Step 5-Use a brush and paint the design made on paper. Keep in a sealed plastic for 5 to 6 hours.

Step 6-After drying put it in cold water and keep for drying once again.

Step 7- After drying, iron it to remove the wrinkles and the sample is ready.

7- REPEAT AND REFINE-finished Product

• Cost (IN DHS)
• Materials
• Hibiscus flower
• Turmericp. 10
• From home
• Cloth (for swatch)p. 10
• glovesp. 10
• brushp. 4
• threadp. 5
• Scarf cloth
• TOTAL COST
• Market price production cost=min Dhs 75
• Student production cost=Dhs 59
• PROFIT=dhs 16