Traditional Weaving Techniques

Traditional Weaving Techniques

Cotton & Silk Weaves

  • Khadi – Hand-spun and handwoven fabric, symbol of India’s freedom movement.
  • Chanderi – Lightweight, sheer cotton-silk blend with zari work (Madhya Pradesh).
  • Maheshwari – Cotton-silk blend with reversible borders (Madhya Pradesh).
  • Venkatagiri – Fine cotton weave with intricate gold borders (Andhra Pradesh).
  • Kanchi (Kanchipuram) – Rich silk sarees with contrasting borders (Tamil Nadu).
  • Baluchari – Silk weaving with mythological motifs (West Bengal).
  • Patola – Double ikat silk weave, extremely intricate (Gujarat).
  • Paithani – Handwoven silk with peacock & floral motifs (Maharashtra).
  • Banarasi – Luxurious silk with brocade & zari work (Uttar Pradesh).

Ikat Weaves

  • Pochampally Ikat – Ikat with geometric motifs (Telangana/Andhra).
  • Sambalpuri Ikat – Ikat weave in cotton & silk with intricate patterns (Odisha).
  • Telia Rumal – Oil-treated yarn ikat weave, traditionally for scarves (Andhra).
  • Patola – As above, the famous double ikat from Gujarat.

Wool & Shawl Weaves

  • Pashmina (Kashmiri) – Finest wool weave, used for shawls & stoles.
  • Kullu & Kinnauri Weaves – Geometric patterned wool from Himachal Pradesh.
  • Bhujodi Weave – Wool and cotton weaving from Gujarat (Kutch).

Special Regional Weaving Styles

  • Muga Silk – Golden silk from Assam, rare and lustrous.
  • Eri Silk – Peace silk from Assam, soft and warm
  • Tussar Silk – Wild silk, textured and rich (Jharkhand, Bihar).
  • Mekhela Chador Weaving – Assamese silk with intricate borders.
  • Dongria Kondh Weaves – Tribal handwoven textiles from Odisha.
  • Gamcha – Traditional cotton weave used as multipurpose cloth (Eastern India).

Handloom Weaves with Special Techniques

  • Jamdani – Extra weft weaving creating delicate motifs (West Bengal & Bangladesh).
  • Kota Doria – Lightweight cotton weave with square patterns (Rajasthan).
  • Tangaliya Weaving – Dotted designs created by wrapping extra weft threads (Gujarat).
  • Mashru – Satin cotton-silk weave, glossy on top & cotton inside (Gujarat).
  • Himroo – Rich brocade weave from Aurangabad (Maharashtra).
  • Khes – Thick cotton weave used in Punjab for blankets & bed covers.
  • Ilkal – Cotton-silk weaving with distinctive red border & pallu (Karnataka).

India is home to an unparalleled variety of weaving traditions – from Banarasi brocades to Pochampally Ikats, from Kashmiri Pashmina to Gujarat’s Patola, and from Chanderi elegance to tribal weaves of Odisha. At Ruby Vesture Exports, we bring these diverse techniques under one sourcing platform, blending heritage craftsmanship with modern scalability