Carpets & Durries of Madhya Pradesh

Carpet weaving has became popular in Gwalior. The fine quality of weaving in imaginative designs has earned Gwalior’s carpet industry an excellent reputation.

The weavers here are undisputed masters of not only weaving but dyeing too. Alas, as elsewhere in India, colouring is now done more with synthetic colours instead of eco-friendly natural dyes. Woollen carpets in vibrant colours with both floral and geometric designs are a good buy.

Traditional floor coverings of Madhya Pradesh include durries and carpets. Durries are thick cotton fabrics knitted in a variety of designs, with bold patterns. Geometric traditional motifs and human and animal figures are incorporated into the patterns. Carpets, on the other hand, are woolen floor coverings. In cities like Gwalior, carpet weaving is a legacy of the erstwhile Mughal rulers. Colorful carpets in floral and geometric designs are masterstrokes of the state's weavers.

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