Mirzapur Handmade Dari is one among a multitude of styles of floor covering from cluster scattered across Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. They are known for their fairly bold colours and geometrical patterns. Mirzapur Handmade dari are woven in a weft-faced with plain weave. No warp thread shall be visible either on the upper or on the lower surface.
Mirzapur Handmade Dari are defined essentially by the use of the “Panja” for weaving. Panja weaving forms part of India's glorious weaving tradition. This craft is mostly used for making durries, (light woven rugs used as a kind of floor covering). The craft gets its name from a metallic claw-like tool called panja in the local dialect, used to beat and set the threads in the warp
Mirzapur Handmade Dari is made on simple horizontal looms in a weft faced plain weave which gives it a sturdy, flat appearance. The multiple forms and colours of the patterns are created through the use of independent wefts, beaten into place with a panja, metal beater.
Peacocks and lions, half - kites shapes, bold ware patterns and multi-hued diamond shaped bands, geometric shape and designs are some of the famous designs. The mix of traditional and contemporary designs is evidence of a high degree of workmanship.
Both cotton and wool are used in the making of panja durries. This gives them a sturdy and flat appearance. The uniqueness of Mirzapur Handmade Dari lies in the fact that the whole process is entirely manual, starting from designing and weaving to finishing.
A customer can buy his desired quantities, sizes, colour wise regularly for any length of time, are offered without any minimum or maximum quantity restriction which is a great advantage to the buyer. They have unparalleled flexibility in terms of quality and price.
GI Tag Registration Date : 30 March 2015
GI Tag Number : 458
Certificate Number : 235
Geographical Area : Uttar Pradesh
Special Cover Release Date : 29 September 2021
Cancellation : Mirzapur 231 001
Type : GI Tag - ODOP Cover
Cover Identification Number : UP/71/2021
This cover is primarily issued as part of promotion for UP State One District One Product initiative. However it is also a GI Tagged Product with GI Tag details on back side of the cover.
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