Name/Title
Dhurrie : flatwoven rugs of IndiaEntry/Object ID
NK2876.A38Description
Largely unappreciated, the traditional flatwoven Indian dhurrie has long been overshadowed by the luxuriant Mughal pile carpets. For the first time the dhurrie is given the prominence it deserves. Transcending social boundaries the dhurrie was used by commoner and royalty alike - at its simplest it was a multi-purpose textile used as floor covering, bedding or packaging. At its most elaborate, however, woven with the finest fibres and enhanced with gold threads, it graced the palaces of royalty. This pioneering work traces the dhurrie back into the mists of prehistoric India with beautifully reproduced photographs of extant examples through the centuries. It pays particular attention to the design and colouring of dhurries from classic stripes to ornate geometrical designs as well as pictorial dhurries. The many stages of dhurrie making are comprehensively covered - from the selection and dying of the yarn to the final processes of weaving, washing and finishing.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
dhurries, hand weaving--india, rugs--indiaBook Details
Author
Shyam AhujaPublisher
India Book HouseDate Published
1999Call No.
NK2876.A38ISBN
1851493387, 9781851493388Notes
Length: 272