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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