Products Western Rajasthan is the home to traditional crafts and textiles. Desert Craft aims to work with as many of these crafts and provide sustenance to artisans and traditional skills of the region. The products have been categorised under the following four main heads of womenswear, menswear, accessories and furnishings and have been produced broadly using the techniques of handloom weaving, hand embroidery, tie and dye and latheing. Handmade fabric A range of medium to heavy weight fabrics are made on 2-4 peddle frame looms. The weavers based in Bikaner district are well known for their skills in weaving wool fibre, which is also available in huge quantities locally. They have now diversified into weaving both cotton and wools ranging from 2/60s to 2/10s in cottons and 2/32s and 2/60s count in wool. The uniqueness in design is given by creating interesting textures by play of colour, weave construction and play of yarn qualities. Tie and dye The famous bandhej craft of Rajasthan is used to create intricate patterns on stoles and fabric lengths. The brightly coloured bandhej textiles created on lightweight cotton are best as summers wears and function as great accents for simple clothing. Hand embroidery |
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