Warangal Durries can be characterised as multi-colored durries woven using the weft interlocked technique. It is mainly produced from Kothawada and adjoining areas of Warangal, Telangana.
The designs that are characteristic of Warangal durries are geometric, angular motifs used in tapestry weave structures, colored horizontal stripes used in jamkhans and shatranjis and the mihrab motif in the jainamaaz (prayer mats).
Warrangal Durries is a traditional handicraft, passed down from one generation to the next for more than hundred years. It is highly labour intensive rural based cottage industry. It may be traced back to when the Mughal army entered the Deccan region of Southern India. It is inspired by the jainamaaz, or the flat-weave prayer rug used by people in the late 1600s.
The colors used are distinct with reds and blues used in combination with neutral colors. The designs range also has flat weaves with raised or extra weft patterns. Jainamaaz or prayer durries/rugs are also made in Warangal using the same methods and materials. They have fringes or stitches at the border of the durries
The method of production of cotton durries include various steps from procurement of raw materials to the tools used for producing the final product. The production of cotton durries primarily includes cotton, dyes, charkha, pirns and loom. The traditional handloom dhurries are woven on pit looms and frame looms.
As a pre-weaving step, the yarns are dyed in desired colours depending on the design in mind. Generally, only the yarns to be used in the weft are dyed. White or natural beige-coloured yarns are used in the warp.
Starch is used for the strength and toughness of durries. After warping is done, the warp is stretched out and starch is applied to add strength and lubricate the yarn. Once ready, both the warp and weft yarns are set on the handloom and interlocked into beautiful dhurries with symmetrical patterns.
Cotton and also jute or mixes of both are used to create these durable and colourful durries in a vast range of sizes, designs and hues. The durries, also made in the form of doormats, wall-hangings and seaters, are available in plain, jacquard, woven, ikat and interlock varieties.
Durries of other materials like Jute, Wool, Silk, Synthetic, Linen are also made by these weavers of Warangal.
GI Tag Registration Date : 28 March 2018
GI Tag Number : 523
Certificate Number : 309
Geographical Area : Telangana
Special Cover Release Date : 07 August 2021
Cancellation : Raj Bhavan PO 500 041
Type : GI Tag Special Cover
Cover Identification Number : TS/17/2021
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