India is a land of colours, festivals and many flavours. Like our food, languages and the people of our country, the textiles too differ to a great extent. Almost every state has its own specific weaving style. Here are 5 weaves of India that specific to their states.

1. The different weaves of India (part-1)

2. India is a land of colours, festivals and many flavours.
Like our food, languages and the people of our country, the
textiles too differ to a great extent.
Almost every state has its own specific weaving style.
Here are 5 weaves of India that specific to their states.

3. This beautiful state is famous for
having weavers who make the most
beautiful crepe and chiffon saris,
Kasida embroidered dresses and
pashmina shawls with delicate
embroidery done by hand. The
wool used for making Pashmina
comes from a special breed of
Kashmiri goat found in the high
altitude regions of the Himalayas.
Jammu & Kashmir

4. Harayana
The famous phulkari dupattas and
shawls originate from this state of
India. Dhurries, robes and scarves
with beautiful embroidery of
intricate leaves and flowers can only
be found in this state. Phulkari is
integrated into the lives of the
women and is an indispensable
element in ceremonies

5. Rajasthan
Bandhani and bandhej which
are both tie and dye methods
of colouring fabric are
specific to this state. Fabrics
of cotton, silk, crepe etc are
dyed using this method.
Prints like dabu and bagru,
sanganeri block prints are also
well known.

6. Gujarat
The art of Patola print
belongs to this state. It
incorporates vibrant
colours with geometrical
designs. The state also has
various other block prints
created with vegetable
dyes along with the
famous Kutchi
embroidery.

7. Maharashtra
This is state well-known for its
rich and exquisite Paithani
brocade. These saris are
prized possessions of many.
The embroidery for some of
these saris is said to be done
in threads of pure gold. Most
famous embroideray design
for these saris is that of a
peacock.

8. Karnataka
Karnataka is home to
mulberry silk and Mysore
silk. These drapes are a
must-have for every Indian
woman. They come in
various colors and different
kinds of embroideries.
Belgaum is the hub for
buying sarees in every
bride-to-be’s list.

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