name the traditional textile markets of India
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Where tradition, not fashion, rules, concentration on the aesthetic can prevail instead of mere change. Indian textile heritage has been preserved by the woman's sari, which often exhibits fine weaving, delicate textures, beautiful colors, and rich patterns (Plate 49). A formal sari might be of silk (or a cotton called jamdani), brocaded in floral patterns formed with many tiny bobbins, each holding a different color. An everyday sari could be a simple striped or checked cotton or a solid made iridescent by having the warp of one color, the weft of another. Sometimes saris are exquisitely block printed with gold or silver floral sprays or show allover spot patterns of tie-dye. Ikat is used for traditional diamond or trellis patterns.
Embroidery is important in India and there are many regional styles. Sometimes it is the work of village women; other times it is done by male professionals. There is a vast difference between the work that reaches western markets and the fine embroidery, important for its symbolism, that was made for the courts and temples of old India.
Phulkari (flower work) is a specialty of Punjab embroiderers. Bright-colored floss silk is worked on cotton with a darning stitch (Plate 50). Phulkari is sometimes combined with the mirror work that originated when blue and green beetle backs were sewn onto wedding garments of the hill tribes of southern India. Orthodox Hindus disapproved the practice and so pieces of mica were substituted. Eventually the mica was replaced by bits of glass or mirrors.
A type of chain stitch is worked with a hook in Gujarat to make birds, animals, humans, and flowers in bold colors. In the valley of the Ganges plant designs are worked in white on soft fabrics using satin stitch, and near Bombay running stitches make delightful animal figures on loosely woven cotton. The cross stitch is popular all across India.
Carpets are still made in India, as they have been for hundreds of years. Most are made with knotted wool pile on a cotton back. Patterns are strongly Persian but show a preference for naturalistic plants and animals.
Embroidery is important in India and there are many regional styles. Sometimes it is the work of village women; other times it is done by male professionals. There is a vast difference between the work that reaches western markets and the fine embroidery, important for its symbolism, that was made for the courts and temples of old India.
Phulkari (flower work) is a specialty of Punjab embroiderers. Bright-colored floss silk is worked on cotton with a darning stitch (Plate 50). Phulkari is sometimes combined with the mirror work that originated when blue and green beetle backs were sewn onto wedding garments of the hill tribes of southern India. Orthodox Hindus disapproved the practice and so pieces of mica were substituted. Eventually the mica was replaced by bits of glass or mirrors.
A type of chain stitch is worked with a hook in Gujarat to make birds, animals, humans, and flowers in bold colors. In the valley of the Ganges plant designs are worked in white on soft fabrics using satin stitch, and near Bombay running stitches make delightful animal figures on loosely woven cotton. The cross stitch is popular all across India.
Carpets are still made in India, as they have been for hundreds of years. Most are made with knotted wool pile on a cotton back. Patterns are strongly Persian but show a preference for naturalistic plants and animals.
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Johari Bazaar Jaipur:
...Dilli Haat, New Delhi:
.....Ima market, Imphal
...Lakkar Bazaar, Shimla:
...Floating vegetable market, Srinagar:
...New market, Kolkata:
...Kannauj Market, Uttar Pradesh:
...Laad Bazaar, Hyderabad
Johari Bazaar Jaipur:
...Dilli Haat, New Delhi:
.....Ima market, Imphal
...Lakkar Bazaar, Shimla:
...Floating vegetable market, Srinagar:
...New market, Kolkata:
...Kannauj Market, Uttar Pradesh:
...Laad Bazaar, Hyderabad
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