Madhya Pradesh is home to several indigenous hand block printing traditions, among which Bagh print and Tarapur print hold significant cultural and economic importance. Both crafts use natural dyes such as alizarin for red and iron-based compounds for black, and both were developed by artisan communities whose ancestry is traced back to the Sindh region. Bagh print, practised near the Baghini River in the Dhar district, is known for its bright red colour and bold geometric and floral motifs, and it carries a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Tarapur print, practised near the Gambhiri River in the Neemuch district, is known for its deep black and indigo shades combined with red, giving it a richer and darker colour palette. This paper compares the two crafts on the basis of their history, dyeing process, colours, motifs, and the present condition of the artisans practising them. The aim of the study is to understand how two similar hand block printing crafts, originating from communities with a shared ancestry within the same state, developed distinct visual and technical identities, and to highlight the need to preserve and promote both traditions.