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. A
particular feature is the coverag
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