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The town is most famous for its hand paper and mostly screen-printed
fabric. The fabric is popular for small floral designs. A wide
variety of material for apparels, furnishing and curtaining is
available. Some of the traditional designs were produced in the
patronage of the royal family. It is a beautiful sight to see
brightly colour fabric drying out in the sun near the river.
Sawai Jai Singh II set up a paper business in Sanganer on the
outskirts of Jaipur. It is said that in the 16th century, the ruler
of Amber, Raja Man Singh, brought Kagzis to Sanganer (situated on
the bank of Saraswati River, where abundant clear water was
available). The town emerged as one of the biggest paper making
centres in northern India. In between, however the industry did get
a setback, but after independence, the Khadi and Village Industries
Commission (KVIC) included the handmade paper in its agenda for
promotion of crafts.
It is famous for kagazi mohulla (handmade paper) and block
printing and is the world's largest centre of hand-made paper.
Sanganer is blessed with water and open spaces, essential for
papermaking. From here the Kagzis enjoyed patronage of the royal
court of Sawai Man Singh and his successors. Today there are about
10 hand-made paper industries in Sanganer, all owned by Kagzis. Of
these the largest is Salim Kagzi's Handmade Paper and Board
Industries. All Sanganer paper makers are the largest producers of
hand-made paper in the world. The airport of Jaipur is also located
in Sanganer.
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