Ajrak is a name given to a unique form of blockprinted shawls and tiles found in Kutch, Gujarat; and Barmer, Rajasthan in India. Ajrak craft products are made with natural dyes. The entire production of the products include both vegetable dyes and mineral dyes. Ajrakhpur is where Kutchi artisans and craftsmen who do block-printing live and work . The art is called ‘Ajrakh’ and the village derives its name from that. ‘Ajrakh’ denotes the slow, painstaking process in which the artisan proceeds step-wise.