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The generic fabric is famous for its transparency and sheer texture. transparency is the most profound factor in the textile. The chanderi sari is well known for its golden border at the pallu and few with embellishments all across the yard.   History Decoding the origin of chanderi fabric which had been mentioned in the Vedic period. It is believed Lord Krishna’s cousin Shishupal had discovered it. In the 1920s the Scindiyas patronized Chandari weaving And in 1922 Highness Madhav Rao Sindhia took an interest and encourage the Chanderi weavers. During The Second World War, the king took over the responsibility and the art survey.  Throughout the Mughal region in India, chanderi is admired. The royal people and queens' first choice which create high demand in the Mughal era. The process The cloth is made with tana means wrap and bana, means weft and is woven back and forth. The designs on chanderi fabric were woven on the handloom with the us...

A traditional handloom Textile of Odisha, India was famous for a cotton sari known as the Habaspuri sari. It is one of the major products of the textile of Odisha. The Bhulia weavers of Chicheguda, Kalahandi district, Odisha are originally attributed to the weaving of the Habaspuri fabric. It had an identity as one of the 14 Geographical Indication of Odisha. Etymology   Habaspuri Handloom is named after village of habaspur in Kalahandi district, where it is origin and woven till the 19th century. Gradually, it cannot stand against the current fabric who were low in cost due to machine production. Time has changed and so us, glory of Habaspuri saree is on the way. Style   An old age tribal traditions of kalahandi. It is the inspiration of  Habaspuri sari. The designs is extraordinary with Konda tribe weavers of the region and traditional patterns like kumba, fish, tortoise, flowers, tribal wall art and tattoos, much more. Features ...

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. d...

Gujarat is the home of mind-blowing handicrafts and Mashru is one of them. It is a combination of silk and cotton perfect for the atmosphere of Gujarat. The sheen of silk and smoothness of cotton with bright strips of flat weave is the feature of mashru. Patan and Mandvi in Gujarat are the hub manufacturers of mashru. There is a special part of the Mashru saree and lengha in the marriage of different communities. Silk on the outer surface has a charming impression and cotton yarns and cotton yarns on the inner side soak sweat and feels of cool in warm weather. Craftsmen had involved new designs with the method of tie and dye. History   Mashru is an old traditional fabric. May be there is tint of Iraq an Arab countries. It is known that the thicker and sumptuous textiles were bought to India from the Empire of Ottoman from the 16th century which became foundation of Indian Mashru. Mashru is a Arabic eord which means permitted. According to Muslim ...

Raffal shawl is the Kashmiri shawl style. It is from merino wool. The shawl is used mainly as men covering in Kashmir, India. The shawl is known for its soft, smooth, designs and darkness. It is high in demand not only in India but other parts of the world, especially in Europe and the united states. It is the status symbol for nobility, bravery, rank, heirloom, social functions like marriages, and elements of decoration. History   In the 17th and 18th centuries, political imbalances in Kashmir affect the shawl industries resulting in shattering them. Kashmir came under Afghan and subsequently Sih rule. The King of Punjab, Ranjit Singh conquer Kashmir back in 1819. To revive the shawl it was given as an allowance to his followers, to grant honor, and send gifts to other rulers. In the 1840s, Ranjit Singh's court was decorated with a Kashmiri shawl. To encourage the weavers the king settle them in Punjab. They're by applying the Kashmiri techn...

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...

One Among the ancient methods of fabric embellishment With hand waving. The word Ikat Is derived from the Malay word ' Mengikat’ Roughly translate as tie with a complex traditional process of trying or binding a set of threads to develop a beautiful pattern. History    Is one among the ancient and relevant technique. Though the origin of Ikat Is in controversary with various adias and it is not connected to one particular part of the world. the products of the ikat Are the most popular part of the trade enhance present all over the world and famous trade routes in the olden time. It even replaced the currency in the silk route. Indonesia is commonly known as the birthplace of the craft. but no hard proof states the statement.   Origin in India  Ikat is rare and used in activities. Ikat has been practiced in India for thousands of years ago. The reference of the craft is mentioned in Ajanta Caves and also in the 3rd century the Budd...