An Unique Tree of Life, Khari Silver Print on the Mulmul-Cotton, From Rajasthan India. A printing technique that uses flattened silver to embellish fabric. Varak-Print is also known as chandi ki chhapai (silver printing) silver leaf printing. Varak is applied on the textile through transfer using blocks. The traditional process uses a gum derived from the Saresh tree known as saras, which was stamped on the fabric using blocks. Varak was applied while the gum was moist and pressed using a wrapped muslim cloth to make it stick. It was then smoothened and burnished by rubbing a stone such as agate. To prevent the silver/gold from tarnishing, a layer of waterproof lacquer was painted over it. Besides blocks carved out of wood, brass blocks are also used in case the binding material is viscous paste rogan. C.1920-1935. Its size is 56cmX80cm(20230322_130809).