Clothing is our Second skin. Man since prehistoric time hasalways endowed in textiles to protect his body from acute climatic settings andwild animals. With the course of time, the idea of wearing clothes from justprotecting the body became a way of beautify the body and also hold specificcultural and social meanings.
The word "Textile" can be defined as extensivecategorization of clothes or fabric made by varied patterns of weaving andknitting. The Indian textile industry is one of the oldest and most significantindustries in the country.
Culture of every country on earth has its own textiles.Among all cultures India is blessed with the rich heritage as each & everyregion contributes its unique culture & character, flourish in handicraftsreflective of the region & endorsement to the brilliance of its localcraftsmen.
Starting from the legendary beauty of Pashima and Shahtooshshawls of Kashmir to southern inheritance of the most expensive silk saris fromKanchipuram.
The state of Gujarat and Rajasthan are barren regions wherethe fascinating range of color to the costumes adds vitality to the lives oftheir people. By using different techniques in Indian textiles like Bandhani orTie-and-Dye, Batik print, hand block-printing, Metal-thread Brocades, Chanderi,etc. India is able to create diverse textiles.
The Eastern India is blessed with the Saktapar sarees ofOrissa, with its double ikat checkerboard patterns & brocaded borders ofrudraksha bead composition and Baluchari silk saree and cotton Jamdani's of Bengal.
About the Author
The authoris Sr. Faculty, Retail Dept in Footwear Design & Development Institute(FDDI), Noida
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