handloom - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org Indian Craft online Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:51:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.11 https://gaatha.org/wp-content/uploads/gaatha-logo-63x63.png handloom - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org 32 32 Dhurrie Weaving ~ Warangal https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/dhurrie-weaving-warangal/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/dhurrie-weaving-warangal/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:43:23 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=18259 ‘Dhurrie’, derived from the Hindi and Urdu word ‘dari’, means carpet and is considered the world’s oldest floor covering. The etymology of the word dhurrie is a bit complicated. In Sanskrit, Dara is a ‘mat of split cane’. In Sindhi, the word dari also means ‘a piece of matting’ and the same word in Punjabi, […]

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]]> ‘Dhurrie’, derived from the Hindi and Urdu word ‘dari’, means carpet and is considered the world’s oldest floor covering. The etymology of the word dhurrie is a bit complicated. In Sanskrit, Dara is a ‘mat of split cane’. In Sindhi, the word dari also means ‘a piece of matting’ and the same word in Punjabi, Bengali, Oriya, and Nepali denotes a ‘carpet’. Warangal dhurries acquired Geographical Indication Tag in 2018, acknowledging its high degree of craftsmanship.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/dhurrie-weaving-warangal/feed/ 0 Kharad weaving, Kutch https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kharad-weaving-kutch/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kharad-weaving-kutch/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:05:46 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=16015 The durrie, a timeless symbol ingrained in the tapestry of Indian culture, carries with it an 800-year-old legacy of Kharaad / Kharad weaving. This tradition, rooted in the era of ancient palaces, camel herders, and nomadic wanderers, has stood the test of time. The inspiration for this craft can be traced back to the utilitarian […]

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]]> The durrie, a timeless symbol ingrained in the tapestry of Indian culture, carries with it an 800-year-old legacy of Kharaad / Kharad weaving. This tradition, rooted in the era of ancient palaces, camel herders, and nomadic wanderers, has stood the test of time. The inspiration for this craft can be traced back to the utilitarian accessories of camels and animals, where nomadic communities began adorning their creatures with both functional and artistic purpose. The threads of this ancient tradition weave a story that echoes through centuries, connecting us to a rich heritage that celebrates both craftsmanship and the harmonious coexistence of art and daily life.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kharad-weaving-kutch/feed/ 0 Ashavali Brocade, Ahmedabad https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/ashavali-brocade-ahmedabad/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/ashavali-brocade-ahmedabad/#respond Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:44:55 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=15775 Ashawali Brocade, woven in silk and hailing from the heart of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, carries with it a name that echoes through the corridors of time, tracing its origins back thousands of years. The very essence of its name, Ashawali, finds its roots in the history of a bygone era, under the reign of King Ashapalli. […]

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]]> Ashawali Brocade, woven in silk and hailing from the heart of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, carries with it a name that echoes through the corridors of time, tracing its origins back thousands of years. The very essence of its name, Ashawali, finds its roots in the history of a bygone era, under the reign of King Ashapalli. According to historical documents, Karna (r. c. 1064–1092 CE), a monarch from the Chaulukya (Solanki) dynasty in Gujarat, is lauded for his triumph over a Bhil chief from Ashapalli. This victory marked the establishment of Karnavati city, further enriching the cultural tapestry of the region

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