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A Dhurrie, alternatively referred to as Dhurri, Durrie, Durry, or Dari, is a term used in India to describe a rug or a lightweight floor covering, crafted through handweaving. It serves as an essential element in home decor.
Distinctive in design, Dhurries often feature patterns that reflect their state of origin, with multicolored stripes being a notably prevalent style.
Historically, Dhurrie weaving constituted a significant sector within rural India. These handwoven items have traditionally been utilized across South Asia as floor coverings.
The Dhurrie differs from conventional rugs or carpets in its versatility, as it is not only used as a floor covering but also for bedding or packaging purposes. However, given their common role as floor coverings, Dhurries can indeed be categorized alongside carpets and rugs in this aspect.
IKEA Hand-made Dhurries / rugs in India – A YouTube Video
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Uses:
Dhurries come in diverse sizes, patterns, and materials, catering to various uses. The smallest size, measuring 12″ by 12″, is typically employed as a table cover, ideally suited for telephone stands and flower vases. Additionally, there are Dhurries designed specifically for meditation, known as an Aasana, which are typically 24″ by 24″ in size.
Dhurrie Rugs and Hand Woven Carpets at Rugsville india | Rugsville.in – YouTube
Dhurries designed for substantial political or social events can reach sizes up to 20 feet by 20 feet. Their lightweight and foldable nature makes them easily transportable. Available in a wide range of color combinations and patterns, Dhurries can suit any preference or event.
One of the key advantages of Dhurries is their low maintenance cost, as they are resistant to infestations by Silverfish and other insects that typically damage carpets.
Moreover, Dhurries are suitable for use throughout the year. Cotton Dhurries, in particular, offer warmth in winter and coolness in summer.
Navalgund Dhurries – A YouTube Video
Material :
Dhurries are made from four types of materials viz cotton, wool, jute & silk
And in varieties of combinations of all these materials. This material is first converted into thread and then woven into Dhurries.
Watch: How are the famous Warangal Dhurries made? – A YouTube Video
Manufacturing :
Dhurries are made manually by Chut.
In the state of Rajasthan pit looms are also used for weaving in which weaver sits in a pit and feet are used in weaving. The maximum breadth is 24″.
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Madhya Pradesh Dhurries are known for their sturdy character and delightful colours. Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, make distinctive type of Dhurries. In some part of these states the Dhurries make a part of dowry given at the time of a daughter’s marriage.
Several important centres of Dhurrie-making in pre-Independence Punjab are now in Pakistan; however, in present-day Punjab, the areas around Ludhiana, Faridkot and Bhatinda are fairly prolific and well-known for Dhurrie production.
Dhurries made in Rajasthan at Salawas are known as Panja Dhurries and are exported on a large scale.
Khairabad in Uttar Pradesh is a major Dhurrie making centre. Sitapur Dhurries made here are based on flat weave technique using horizontal looms. Besides cotton, jute, rayon and chennile Dhurries are also made here and exported all over the world.
IKEA and Agocha have been sourcing Dhurries for their stores from this area.
Dhurries are also made in Navalgund taluk of Karnataka state in India. It has its own geographical tag for Durry, Navalgund Durries known as Jamkhana in local Kannada language.
Not much information is available for the subject as it is declining rapidly and the weavers are leaving the job to sustain their lives and earn better as it is a small business and cheap to sell while it requires a lot of effort to manufacture as it is hand-woven.
Automation is too costly and faulty as it cannot be created without messing the design and patterns of the Dhurrie.
The story of ‘Dhurrie’ king Shyam Ahuja – YouTube
