# Dyeing, printing and embroidery in India: where to source > Where India does dyeing, printing and embroidery: Jaipur, Kutch and Lucknow and 5 more clusters. Methods, materials, typical MOQs and buying tips. Source: https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/dyeing-printing-and-embroidery/ Process family # Dyeing, printing & embroidery in India. Jaipur, Kutch and Lucknow. Dyeing, printing and embroidery covers yarn and fabric dyeing, screen, rotary, digital and hand block printing, and hand and machine embroidery. India's strongest centres are Jaipur–Sanganer–Bagru and Kutch for block printing, Lucknow for chikankari, Surat for digital printing and zari, and Delhi for embellished fashion. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?process=dyeing-printing-and-embroidery) [Open in the Explorer](https://sourcesquid.co/explorer/#process=dyeing-printing-and-embroidery) Named shortlist from USD 390 8 mapped clusters 8 methods covered 3 product guides Where India does it · **printed textiles** 8 clusters * __Dyeing, printing & embroidery clusters * __Other clusters Methods and materials ## How it is done. The methods Indian factories run under dyeing, printing & embroidery, and the materials they work in. ### Methods * Reactive and pigment dyeing * Hand block printing * Screen and rotary printing * Digital textile printing * Tie-dye and bandhani * Ajrakh and natural-dye printing * Hand embroidery (chikankari, zardozi, phulkari) * Machine and multi-head embroidery ### Materials * [Cotton](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/cotton/) * [Silk](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/silk/) * [Polyester and synthetics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/polyester-synthetics/) * [Wool](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/wool/) Typical MOQ Hand block printing from 100–300 metres per design; digital printing can go lower. Where India does it ## 8 clusters, largest first. Each cluster page covers what the city is known for, its nearest ports and the clusters around it. [ Rajasthan Major cluster **Jaipur – Sanganer – Bagru** Gems & jewellery, hand block printing, blue pottery Gems & jewelleryDyeing, printing & embroideryCeramics & glass ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/jaipur/)[ Gujarat Specialist cluster **Kutch (Bhuj)** Ajrakh printing, embroidery, bandhani, shawls Dyeing, printing & embroideryWeaving & handloom ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/kutch/)[ Uttar Pradesh Established cluster **Lucknow** Chikankari & zardozi embroidery Dyeing, printing & embroidery ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/lucknow/)[ Gujarat Major cluster **Surat** Synthetic textiles, zari, diamond cutting & polishing Weaving & handloomGems & jewelleryDyeing, printing & embroidery ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/surat/)[ Delhi Major cluster **Delhi – Okhla** Fashion garments, embroidery, sampling studios Garments & cut-make-trimDyeing, printing & embroidery ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/delhi/)[ Punjab Specialist cluster **Amritsar** Woollens, shawls, phulkari, papad & warian Weaving & handloomDyeing, printing & embroideryFood, spices & agri ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/amritsar/)[ Uttar Pradesh Specialist cluster **Bareilly** Cane & bamboo furniture, zari work Wood, cane & furnitureDyeing, printing & embroidery ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/bareilly/)[ Uttar Pradesh Specialist cluster **Pilkhuwa** Printed bedsheets & handloom Home textiles & carpetsDyeing, printing & embroidery ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/pilkhuwa/) Product guides ## Products that use it. Step-by-step process chains, QA tests, HS headings and lead times. [7 steps · 7 clusters**Woven garments and fashion apparel** Tech pack & sampling → Fabric & trims → Cutting → Sewing → Washing & embellishment → Finishing & packing → Final inspection](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/woven-garments/)[7 steps · 8 clusters**Handloom and block-printed textiles** Yarn preparation → Handloom weaving → Fabric preparation → Hand block printing → Fixing & washing → Embroidery & stitching → Inspection & packing](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/handloom-block-printed-textiles/)[6 steps · 4 clusters**Jute and cotton tote bags** Fabric → Lamination → Printing → Cutting → Stitching → Inspection & packing](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/jute-cotton-bags/) Buying tips ## Buy it with confidence. What experienced buyers put in the RFQ and check on arrival. * Approve a strike-off for print and colour before bulk. * Ask for colour fastness reports (washing, rubbing, light) for dyed and printed goods. * Expect small variations in hand block printing and hand embroidery, and agree an acceptable range with photos. Dyeing, printing & embroidery questions ## Straight answers. Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot. [anirudh@sourcesquid.co](mailto:anirudh@sourcesquid.co) ### Where is hand block printing done in India? Sanganer and Bagru near Jaipur are the best-known centres, together with Kutch in Gujarat for Ajrakh. Many units work with natural and azo-free dyes. ### Are Indian dyes safe for EU and UK markets? Export units use azo-free dyes and can test to REACH and OEKO-TEX requirements. Ask for reports from an accredited lab. ### What is chikankari? Chikankari is a fine hand embroidery from Lucknow, traditionally white thread on light cotton. Lucknow Chikan Craft is GI-registered. More processes ## Related process families. [3 shared clusters**Weaving & handloom**Warping and sizing, Shuttleless (rapier and air-jet) weaving, Powerloom weaving](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/weaving-and-handloom/)[2 shared clusters**Gems & jewellery**Diamond cutting and polishing, Coloured gemstone cutting, CAD design and 3D printing](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/gems-and-jewellery/)[1 shared cluster**Garments & cut-make-trim**Pattern making and grading, Sampling (proto, fit, size set, pre-production), Fabric and trims sourcing](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/garments-and-cut-make-trim/) Start here ## A named shortlist of dyeing, printing and embroidery factories. Send one drawing, photo or quote. We return the process chain, the right cluster and named factories, and a realistic target price. 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