Over the generations, geometrical and floral patterns are very common in durries. Usually, durries are popular in dull colors which have given way to bright hues and bold designs. In a difficult landscape, art often provides meaning to life and the artisans of various places. These artisans put their best efforts into the making of these durries. They have discovered ways to express their art through a variety of media — be it wood, metal, sand, stone, leather, or cloth.
For centuries, weavers of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have been crafting exquisitely woven durries or flatweave rugs in their backyards. In this article, we will discuss the origin of this tradition of durry making and the popular colors in durries in 2020. Jaipur Dhurries Durries are also very famous
While Salawas, near Jodhpur, is an important center of durry weaving in western Rajasthan. Also, in the southern tip of the State, this art is practiced as a tradition by the Prajapats and Meenas of Ranakpur and Sadri. Also, the artisans in Lucknow are engaged in this work for ages. There are many communities who weave durries or I could say who weave the designer handmade durries from a very early period. It is said that when the tribal people of Mewar (southern Rajasthan region) used to seek shelter in temples they used to work in lieu of the favor they were getting.
For a long time, these rugs, with simple geometric and floral patterns in dull colors continued to be the cheaper alternative to expensive carpets. However, faced with stiff competition from machine-made rugs flooding the markets, weavers started experimenting with brighter colors and braver designs. Most artisans weave durries with cotton, often mixing it with wool gathered from goat and camel hair. Sometimes, cotton-silk durries are also made.
Generally, weavers use traditional vegetable dyes to color the durries. Some of the popular organic colors people produce are turmeric (yellow), saffron (orange), and indigo (blue). The artisans who work in their homes weave the durries in their homes and sell them directly to tourists passing by. These durries are brought by the visitors and some of these are sent to the foreign countries as well.
The durries have become popular as a sensible, organic, eco-friendly, style statement that fits the pocket of every person. With neo-urbane home and interior décor increasingly moving away from modern clichés and closer to chic ethnic design elements, durries are getting very much popular and trendy. The durries which are being woven in the factories are experimented upon with several trendy colors bright and dark. Most people like to buy the durries in dark colors as these are more prone to get dirty and we usually use durries outdoors or on floors where they can get dirty easily.
Let’s have a look at the popular colors which are in demand in durries in 2020
Blue Shades
The blue shade is one of the most popular colors as it gives an energized look and it can be paired with white or black colors.
Red Color
Red is one of the lovely and vibrant looking colors which gives an energetic feel to your room. The durries in red color also get less dirty.
Black Color
Black is my personal favorite when talking about home decor. Also, it is the most suitable for durries or rugs because it will get dirty after a long time. Also, its combination with white is always the best combo.
Multicolored
Multicolored durries are also a very good option as these are beautiful looking as well as they will enhance the beauty of your space.
Light Shades
These light shade durries are also very popular but you should not use them for daily purposes.
Conclusion
So, choose any one of these colors to decorate your home.
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