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The Reinvigorate Extinct Saree - Kodali Sarees

Kodali kurrupur Are now extinct. in 1787-1832, under the aegis of Maratha rulers and the most flourished in the Serfoji Raja Bhonsle Chatrapati II. The royal family members of Tanjavur were privileged to own the saree till the 19th century.  The village of kodali karuppur near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district was the place where the kodali saree was produced. The weavers of the saree migrated from Saurashtra to Madurai, Salem, and Kanchipuram.  you can view the samples left at the Chicago museum, Ahmedabad, Delhi crafts museum, and Chennai museum.   Design  colorful border and pallu With traditional motifs,   amazing designs, and artistic weaving, zari work in a fine cotton are the original kodali sari. Identical manufacturing of the saree includes, both side borders, enlarge pallu designs. Patterns commonly used geometric, Stars, lines, wide borders, trees of life, and roundels all over the body. In kalamkari technique wIth a gold w...

Factual Saree of Tamil Nadu - Chettinad sarees

For many years the chettinad saree are named after the town attained, in the south of Tamil Nadu. The saree is perfect for the hot and humid atmosphere of Tamil Nadu, because of its absorbency and breathability fabric. The traditional chettinad saree is shorter in length and ended at the calves, leaving the ankles visible. While the look of the saree is heavy thick in contrast is lightweight. A dramatic appeal to the saree with design pattern use is tints, lines, and shapes. Checks, stripes, and contrasts are designers' favorites and they are fascinated by the visual treat that is seen on the saree. In vintage photos and portrayed this saree was made thick because they were worn blouseless. To date, a very classical south Indian look is created when the saree is wrapped around manner without a blouse. History   The chettinad saree originated from the Nagarathar community, who is native to the town of karaikudi. Based on the findings ...

Visual vocabulary - Miniature Painting

As the term indicates, miniature paintings are multicolored handmade paintings very small in size. One of the outstanding characteristics of these paintings is the complicated work that provides their distinct identity. The colors used in the paintings emerged from numerous natural sources like vegetables, indigo, precious stones, gold, and silver. artists all around the world convey their respective motives through their paintings, the most familiar theme used in the miniature paintings of India comprises the Ragas, a pattern of musical notes, and religious and mythological stories. These are performed on elements, such as paper and cloth.   History Miniature paintings emerged in India around 750 A.D when the Palas ruled over the eastern part of India. Since holy teachings of the Buddha, supported by his images, were written on palm leaves, these paintings became famous. they had to be miniature in character because of area limitation. Around ...

India's Distinctive Tussar Silk - Kosa Silk

Kosa silk is a special type of tussar silk. It is an unexampled epitome of delicacy, rich texture, and Natural impression.  the fabric is cooler and breathable, which makes kosa Favourable in warmer parts of the country.  The signature of kosa silk is the dull golden brownish texture.  However, you can also find the natural sheds of dark honey, fawn, orange, pale golden, and cream. They are also dyed naturally with natural ingredients.   Origin  The word Kosa is derived from Sanskrit which means silk. A type of fine silk is created by the larva of small silkworms drawn from the cocoons on the saja, Arjun, and sal trees. Antheraea mylitta an Indian silkworm is the reason for the kosa silk origin. It is famous because of its shine, softness, and luster.  Devangan community is the original prominence of products made from kosa silk. The best kosa cocoon precipitation is from Bilaspur, Raigarh, Korba, and chamba towns of Chat...

enchantment of mud resist techniques - Dabu Block Print

Ever heard of working in mud to get beautiful fabrics? Then you have not known about Dabu printing. Out of place traditional art practiced in few parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.   Origin   Dusty hearty tones in a mixture of amazing prints – Dabu. The word Dabu is derived from dabaana which means press, this is a method of utilizing mud as an oppose, to make designs on indigo colored texture.   With its principal communities in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, this speciality prospers in territories that normally have clingy dirt like soil, effectively accessible in close by regions. Customarily these prints enhanced the lehengas and odhni’s of the ladies around there. The procedure is accepted to have gone back to the eighth century AD, in light of the most established known Dabu material, found in Central Asia.  Like the essence of earth, the form in which these fabrics are worn are cha...