It is the fifth day of Navratri today and we have spotted amazing ‘gamthi’ prints on the ground this year. It’s a positive signal of moving back to our roots where block prints and earthy colours were preferred. Let’s delve into the world of ‘gamthi’. The block print technique known as ‘gamthi’ print originated in medieval India. The title ‘gamthi’ denotes the fact that this art came from the villages of Gujarat and Rajasthan, as the word ‘gaam’ indicates village. Originally, plant materials and metal were employed to generate around 27 distinct sorts of colours, before native people had access to western dyes. It was used to adorn their accessories, including turbans and dupattas