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One of the richest handloom in odisha state is Kotpad a unique weaving . The migraine community preserves the handloom as no ritual or ceremony is complete without the locals dressing up in the beautiful weaves that have made the town famous.  Origin Origin of this craft is not much clear as the craft is hand down for serial generations. At first the handloom is wear in traditional occasions like Bhatra, Durua, Paraja, Madia, and koyan were few among them.  Making process  For ages the process of Kotpad is completely natural and eco-friendly now-a-days where sustainable products are in demand, the kotpad has lot to offer.  The cotton yarn for kotpad is handicraft mostly created with khaddar or cotton, silk kotpad is sophisticated version. The yarn is treated with cow dung, ash and castor oil, where as dyeing and other process is done with Aal tree. The reason behind the captive colors of kotpad textile is Aal tree only.  Thoug...

Indian quilting traditions are the oldest and most eclectic in the world, which sets them apart from other crafts. Indian quilts and quilt makers are part of a living tradition that goes back about 4,000 years. Many textiles and techniques have made their way into Gujarati and Rajasthani quilt making, which is firmly established in the region's culture. Mendicants and Fakirs used to make simple patchwork quilts to keep themselves warm in the winters. This eventually seeped into Indian mainstream culture. Local women started to collect scrap pieces of cloth and stitched them together to make patchwork baby blankets or quilts. Gudari mats come in an array of colorful patchworks which signify the signals emitted by each color that affects the mental, physical and psychological state of a person. Our saffron mat represents purity and a quest for light while the green mat represents happiness and peace.  weaving tradition is a need to minimize expenditure on raw materials t...