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Thirubhuvanam Sari

Thirubhuvanam silk saris are woven by the Pattunool community of Saurashtra, whose ancestors migrated to Tamil Nadu from South Gujarat. Thirubhuvanam saris mostly had a single side border and double...

Zari

Persia is where the word originated. Zari (or Jari) is an even thread traditionally made of fine gold or silver, used especially as brocade in textiles. This thread is woven...

Assam weaves: Paat silk and Eri

Paat or Pat silk is produced by silkworms which feed on mulberry leaves. It is usually brilliant white or off-white in colour. There is an unmistakeable sheen in Pat silk....

Ashavali Brocade

The Ashavali saris of Ahmedabad known for their beautiful Brocade borders and pallus, were original creations from the ancient town of Ashavali which is known for such fabrics. Ashavali Brocades...

Applique

Applique is a craft technique of adorning the base fabric by patching small and patterned fabric pieces on top of it. It is similar to patchwork and is a highly...

Amru

Amru, also known as Silk Brocade, is one of the main craft forms of Benaras or Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. It is a form of brocade embroidery that uses silk...