Abdul_Kadar_Khatri
Abdul Kadar Khatri
Indian hand block printing master craftsman (1961–2019)
Abdul Kadar Khatri (1961–2019) was an Indian master craftsman of traditional hand block printing known as Bagh Print.[4][5][6][7][8][9] He was the son of Ismail Sulemanji Khatri, founder of Bagh print.[10][11][12] He along with his father saved the tradition of Textile printing of Bagh from extinction and taken it to new heights. His artifacts have brought laurels to India and particular to Madhya Pradesh state from across the globe by showcasing his exceptional talent in Bagh Print in many countries.[2][13][14] His family has been working in the trade of Traditional Bagh Hand Block print since the 7th century.[15]
His work was appreciated by Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, Martand Singh, Laila Tyabji, and Ṛta Kapur Chishti.[16][17][18][19]
Abdul Kadar Khatri experimented incorporating modernity in the wood blocks and colours.[3]