India is one the leading producers of rugs in the world. Various kinds of rugs produced in India are namda (felted rugs), gabba (embroidered rugs), wooden pile rugs, cotton rugs, etc.
When compared to rugs and carpets, durries are light, often
Reversible, and usually made with cotton. Durries have found daily use in rural villages of India. Different parts of India have localized durrie tradition. The panja durrie is amongst multitude of styles.
Main clusters: Rug production is concentrated in the following regions: Agra, Bhadoi,
Mirpur in UP, Jaipur in Rajasthan, Pan pat in Haryana, and Kashmir in Jammu and Kashmir.
Regions known for durrie making are Pan pat, Bhavani in Tamil Nadu, Navalgund in Karnataka, Warangal in Andhra Pradesh, and Jaisalmer and Barer in Rajasthan.
Artisans involved:
Raw material used: Generally, cotton and wool are used as primary raw material for durrie
Making. Main tool used is a vertical frame composed of two horizontal beams on which the warp is fitted
Hand Woven Dhurrie
Durree Sky Blue 100% Cotton
- Handwoven on Loom by Master Artisans - Tight and Fine Flatweave - 100% Pure Cotton - Fully Customizable - Reversible, Can Be Used From Both Sides - Soft Texture, Canvas Like - Heirloom Quality - Can be Used as Upholstery and Tapestry
Finely hand woven rug with a blend of Wool (10%) and Jute (90%)
- Handwoven on Loom by Master Artisans - Tight and Fine Flatweave - 100% Pure Cotton - Fully Customizable - Reversible, Can Be Used From Both Sides - Soft Texture, Canvas Like - Heirloom Quality - Can be Used as Upholstery and Tapestry
Durri
Durri
Durri
Durri
