Maheshwari weaving is commonly known for its silk and cotton saris. The sari is comprised of either pure cotton or of mixed silk and cotton thread. Silk warp with a fine count and cotton weft is used in the weaving. The pallus of the sarees are woven with silk weft. Being a lightweight fabric, Maheshwari textiles […]
Tangail saris made in the Burdhwan cluster of West Bengal originated in Tangail region of Bangladesh. During the partition, many weavers migrated from Tangail to Burdhwan and continued their craft. Initially, silk weft were used with the combination of cotton warps. Gradually, cotton became more popularised and was used in both warp and weft. Cotton […]
Originally made in karpas cotton cultivated on the banks of Brahmaputra, Contemporary Jamdani is worked on cotton, mulberry silk and cotton-silk. The vibrant rich colours of Jamdani are made through a tapestry technique. Small shuttles of coloured silk or cotton yarns are passed through the weft. Each individual motif was woven separately. The thread of […]
Jamdani was originally a dress material for women and men but nowadays it is mainly in the form of saris with a great variety of designs with geometrical motifs made on simple frame-or pit-looms. The saris are woven with a silk warp and a cotton weft. The extra weft inlaid pattern is worked with a […]
Sikkim is home to three distinct tribes – the Lepchas, the Bhutias – immigrants from Bhutan, and the Tsongs, hailing from Nepal. The three races coexist and the muted harmonious colours of the Lepchas can be seen along with the gay silks of the Bhutias and the heavy ornaments of the Tsongs. Lepcha-weaving is native […]
Muga Silk (Antheraea assamensis) is a variety of wild silk geographically tagged to the state of Assam in India. It is not available in any other country in the world. The silk is known for its extreme durability and has a natural yellowish-golden tint with a shimmering, glossy texture. This silk can be hand-washed and […]
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The age-old craft of weaving was prevalent all over the Kandyan region in ancient times; nowadays it is practised mainly at Talagune, Uda Dumbara, and at Vellassa, all in the central province of the country; encouragement from the government – through the Department of Small Industries, State Trading Corporation (Salusala) and the Department of Textile […]
Tanchoi saris are worn as a traditional attire by Gujarati women. Believed to originate from China, this art was first introduced in India at Surat, Gujarat. The art is named after the three brothers who brought this art to India. The art then traveled to Banaras from where the experimentation of Tanchoi with satin weave […]
Arani, one of the most important centres for silk in Tamil Nadu, is located in the Thiruvannamalai district. Here both the ladies and gents produce good quality silk sarees and handloom fabric. Arani handlooms are well known for the durability of the colours used in the yarn. The mixture of colour gives the durability. First […]