22/01/2025
ЁЯФЖ Weaving in India
ЁЯУН Context : On National Textile Day, a tribute was paid to the rich tradition of Indian weavers, showcasing their significant contributions to India's heritage.
ЁЯУН History of Weaving in India
ЁЯХЙ Indus Valley Civilization (3300тАУ1300 BCE): Evidence of cotton cultivation and textile production, with dyed cotton fragments found in Mohenjo-Daro.
ЁЯУЬ Vedic Period (Rigveda, 1500тАУ500 BCE): Mentions of weavers as "vaya" (male) and "vayitri" (female), highlighting the craftтАЩs early roots.
ЁЯП╣ Post-Vedic Period: The Mahabharata mentions silk fabrics, while Buddhist texts describe textiles like linen, cotton, and silk, emphasizing the importance of weavers.
ЁЯСС Mughal Empire (1526тАУ1857): Flourishing of luxury textiles like brocades, muslins, and velvets through Karkhanas (workshops). Sericulture expanded in Kashmir, as noted in the Tarikh-i-Rashidi.
тЪЩя╕П Modern India: The Industrial Revolution led to the decline of Indian textiles due to competition from machine-made products, causing economic losses and the erosion of traditional markets.
ЁЯУН State/UT Weaves
ЁЯОи North:
тЬЕJammu & Kashmir: Kani Weave, Kashmiri Pashmina.
тЬЕHimachal Pradesh: Kullu Shawls.
тЬЕPunjab: Khes Weave.
ЁЯОи Northeast:
тЬЕAssam: Muga Silk, Eri Silk.
тЬЕNagaland: Chakhesang Shawl.
тЬЕMeghalaya: Eri Weave, Tap-Moh Khlieh.
ЁЯОи West:
тЬЕGujarat: Patola, Mashru Weave.
тЬЕRajasthan: Kota Doria, Jaipuri Rajai.
тЬЕMaharashtra: Paithani, Himru Weave.
ЁЯОи South:
тЬЕTamil Nadu: Kanchipuram, Kandagi.
тЬЕAndhra Pradesh: Venkatagiri, Dharmavaram Handloom.
тЬЕKarnataka: Ilkal, Mysore Silk.
ЁЯОи East:
тЬЕWest Bengal: Jamdani, Baluchari.
тЬЕOdisha: Sambalpuri, Bomkai.
тЬЕBihar: Bhagalpuri Weaving.