Weaves of India

The weaves of India are as diverse as they are beautiful. While some weaves are well-known, others live in obscurity. As part of our mission at Memeraki to protect our artistic heritage, we collated all the weaves we know of in this map of India.

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Weaving is an ancient technique that has been used for textiles all over the world for centuries. Weavers use a variety of materials, including thread, yarn, and fabric, to create intricate patterns in cloth. While the process may be simple in theory, weaving can be quite complex and require a great deal of skill.

In India, weaving is a long-standing tradition that has been passed down through the generations. The country is known for its intricate weaves and stunning textile production. The first evidence of weaving in India dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization, which was active from 3300-1300 BCE.

Back then, the main purpose of weaving was to create clothing and fabric for use in everyday life. However, over time, weaving has come to be seen as a form of art, and Indian weavers have become highly skilled at creating beautiful and intricate patterns. The end result is a stunning piece of cloth that can be used for clothing, bedding, or home decor. Wether it is Bengal or Hyderabad, handloom weavers of India have been facing the same kind of problems. From being symbols of cultural expansion to having their thumbs cut off by Englishmen, Indian weavers have endured and persisted through major political upheavals in the subcontinent.

Today, weaving is not only a traditional craft but also a popular hobby, enjoyed by many people all over India. There are many different types of weaves, and each has its own unique look and feel. If you're interested in learning more about these amazing art forms, keep reading!

List of Weaves in India

No.	State/Union Territory	Weaves
1	Gujarat	Mashru Weaving Dhabla Shawl Weaving Kharad Weaving Tanchoi Silk Weave Tangaliya Weave Patola weave Pachedi Weave Kachchh Shawls Kutch Weaving
2	Rajasthan	Dari weaving Pattu Weaving Kota Doria Weave Jaipuri Rajai Weave
3	Jammu and Kashmir	Kani Weave KashmirI Pashmina Pattu weave
4	Uttar Pradesh	Kimkhab Weave bhadohi carpets Mirzapur Handmade Dari Agra durries Jamdani weaves Naqsha brocade weaving Tanchoi
5	Manipur	Wangkhei phee weave Shapee lanphee
6	Karnataka	Ilkal Weave Molkalmuru Silk Weave Patteda anchu sari weave Navalgund Durries Mysore Silk Weave udupi sarees
7	Leh Ladhakh	Challi-Woolen Weaving
8	Punjab	Khes Weave
9	Arunachal Pradesh	Singpho Weaving Pailibo Weaving Mishmi weaving Tuensung shawls Apatani Tsug-dul and Tsug- gdan
10	Haryana	Panja Weave
11	Nagaland	Chakhesang shawl Tsungkotepsu
12	Goa	Kunbi weave
13	Assam	Gadu or Mirijim weave Bodo Weaving Eri Silk Weaving Muga Silk Weaving
14	Maharashtra	Himru Weave Paithani Weave Ghongadi Weave Chindi Dhurries Karvath Kathi Sari Weaving
15	Tamil Nadu	Kandagi Weave Koorainadu weave Kanchipuram Brocade Weave Jamakkalam weave Kodali Karuppur Weave Kornadu Weave Arani Silk Weave Kovai Cora Cotton Weave Kodambakam Poornakumbham cotton weaving
16	Himachal Pradesh	Galecha Kullu Shawls Thobi Numdha Gudma
17	Uttarakhand	Panchachuli Weave Chutka Blanket Loi Blanket Neetle fibre weaving or bichchu booti weaving
18	Kerala	Balarampur Saree Weaving kasaragod saree weave Chennamangalam handlooms Kasavu Sari Weave
19	Dadra and Nagar Haveli
20	Daman and Diu	Mat Weaving
21	Lakshadweep
22	Meghalaya	Eri weave Tap-moh khlieh
23	Mizoram	Puanchei Moirang phee Ngotekherh Pawndum Tawlhlohpuan
24	Tripura	Laisingphee Weaving
25	Sikkim	Lepcha Weave
26	Puducherry
27	Andhra Pradesh	Venkatagiri Weave Annibuta Saree Weave Uppada Jamdani Weave Malkha Khadi Bandarulanka Saree Dharmavaram Handloom
28	Telangana	Pochampalli Ikat Weaving Gadwal Weave Telia Rumal Siddipet gollabama
29	Odisha	Bomkai Weave Sambalpuri Weave Dhalapathar Parda Weave Habaspuri Saree Khandua Weave Pasapali Saree
30	Bihar	Bhagalpuri Weaving; Sikki Weaving
31	Chattisgarh	Kosa Silk Weave Pata Weave Champa Silk Weave
32	Madhya Pradesh	Chanderi Weave Maheshwari Weave
33	West Bengal	Jamdani Weave Dhaniakhali Weave madur kathi weave Begumpuri Weave Shantipur/Santipore Weave Baluchari Weave
34	Jharkhand	Kuchai Silk Weave

While weaving is an age-old tradition in India, and the variety of weaves is astounding. Whether you're a beginner looking to get into weaving or a seasoned pro, take a weaving masterclass or live workshop with us to immerse yourself in a 360 degree learning experience.

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