Forfeited saga of Panipat weave- Khes of Panipat

Panipat is an ancient city of India. there is an mention of panipat in Mahabharata, It is referred as Paniparstha in early daysIt has seen many blood sheds and famous three destructive battles in past.

During the partition in 1947 huge amount of waivers migrated to panipat as they were providing infrastructure around panipat resulting in flourishing of waving industry in the area. In due course of time innovated weaving skill developed and among them is khes of panipat.

The panipat khes is famous for it’s double cloth woven with cotton yarn and silk yarn in plain as well patterned merged with colored threaded bordered or inter woven with gold yarn. The pattern is different from community to community. They have similarities to the Damask tartan of Scotland.

It is used as sure as it is thick enough to wrap. The khes is popularly used as bedding material. With the advent of power loom handloom industry of Panipat suffered a reversal. due to the time-consuming complex weaving, the khes of panipat died out. in contrast carpet and durree weaving industry.

Presently Khem Raj Sundariyal a master Weaver fights the lonely battle to keep the heritage of Panipat khes. He trained the youngsters to create a historical legacy.

he is looking for the day when the khes of Panipat spread into the world due to its vibrant colors and fabric. We hope his hard work pays off.

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