Pakistani Chunri Textile Dyeing Workshop | FABRIK

Learn the art of traditional Chunri dyeing with textile artist Rehana Usman. In this workshop, learn to make a simple but beautiful scarf using this historical textile dying method. Rehana will introduce you to the history and different types of Chunri, with respect to techniques and fabrics. After that, the workshop will unfold in three easy steps. Tracing the basic pattern and fold the fabric. Referred to as Chapaee. Learning and practising the basic knots and tying the fabric, referred to as Bandhni. Dye preparation and dyeing of the knotted fabric. Followed by fabric washing and finishing. Refer to as Rangaee and Dhulaee. By the end of the workshop, you will have been guided through the basic techniques of Chunri dyeing, including pattern design, knotting (tying), dyeing and finishing. Your Chunri scarf in chiffon or cotton will be ready to take home. FABRIK is host to an exciting and wide variety of textile based workshops. Grow your creativity in one of our tailored workshops run by skilled artists & practitioners.