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Design Gallery
Woolen Carpets - Dharchula
The Art of Carpet Weaving
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Vertical loom is used for weaving carpet.
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Yarn is tied to weaving rod with warp thread from one end to other end.
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Vibrant colors are used for design patterns.
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Multi-color threads are used to create design patterns.
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Beating is done to make the threads settle evenly.
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Bamboo stick is being placed, for the warp threads to avoid contact between the threads.
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Punja (fork-like tool) is used to beat woven layer to settle the threads evenly.
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Extra threads are removed using a scissor to level the surface of carpet.
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Carpets are used to give an elegant look to the floor.
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Dharchula carpet in dragon motif woven with bright colors.
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The carpet is weaved with bright and colorful threads depicting Tibetan motifs.
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Different varieties of carpets are displayed.
Woolen carpets of Dharchula are characterized by their unique pile structure, vivid colors and bold patterns, highlighted both by the particular qualities of the high mountain sheep wool. The patterns and motives used are mainly drawn from the Tibetan and Buddhist vocabulary and others influenced by Chinese figurative arts like the dragon and the Great Wall of China. Wool is traditionally bought from Dehradun. Small industries sell the dyed wool in the local market. Weaving is mainly done by women artisans.
The designs fall into two categories- stylized geometric motifs and floral and dragon designs. Vibrant colored woolen threads are used to make the carpet look attractive. It takes months to complete one carpet weaving. Once the weaving is complete the carpet is washed with detergent and dried in the sun. The carpet is stretched on all sides and is tied over a metal frame for about a day to ensure its proper shape and size. The finished rug is now ready for packing.
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