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Saree Weaving- Gadwal

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Saree weaving in Gadwal extends far beyond its material presence. It serves as a living archive of Telugu cultural identity, religious philosophy, caste practices, regional pride, and artisan labor. Rooted in the temple town of Gadwal, the saree carries within its folds the weight of sacred geographies, royal patronage, and craft legacies nurtured over centuries.

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Laheriya-Bandhani~Jaipur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:43:27 +0000

There is this beauty about colours fading into each other and there is this awe about the imperfection that encapsulates a piece of fabric. Tie and dye is one of those techniques that impregnate the heavy air around with an aura of the unknown. It is one of those techniques where you do not know till the end of how the colours will flow, or how the fabric will look. There is hardly anything ever wrong with tie and dye because it is a craft which bears contradiction from the moment it begins and brings to the world, a zillion specks of serenity.

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Dhurrie Weaving~Jawaja

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 09:53:50 +0000

Jawaja famous for its leather crafts is equally famous for its colorful jute dhurries. The craft of jute dhurries, a reversible flat-weave rug or mat was initiated during the ‘Rural University initiative’ conducted by IIM and NID in the mid nineteen seventies.The characteristic designs and colors of these carpets are an expression of the village surroundings and were created by the craftsmen with the help of designers.

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Dhurrie Weaving~Sironj

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 12:49:00 +0000

Panja weaving’ forms an important part of India’s glorious weaving tradition and is mostly used for making durries, (light woven rugs used as a kind of floor covering). The craft gets its name from a metallic claw-like tool called ‘Panja’ in the local dialect, used to beat and set the threads in the warp. Unlike carpets the panja dhurries are woven and not knotted, making them light and usable on both sides.

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Gaamthi Prints~Ahmedabad

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:33:05 +0000

The prints from the villages, locally known as ‘gaam’ of India, are called as the ‘Gaamthi’ prints; vibrant colors, contrasting shades, varied patterns being their characteristic features. Originally done with natural dyes extracted from plants and other source, they are now also being done in artificial colors.

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