
Dhurries
are one of the most ancient type of floor coverings. They are flat woven
yarn from India. The yarn can be wool, cotton or jute, the weave similar
to kilim. It started as rather a simple rug used as an underlay. The
designs used in dhurries are similar to kilims and dhurries are
reversible. They are affordable, and casual. They give an easy feeling.
In India, traditionally almost all households woven dhurrie for their
personal use, it is only now that it has been commercialized. Each
region in India has a unique pattern style. Haryana and Punjab region,
producing the maximum number of dhurries have geometric or abstract
motifs; Andhra Pradesh is famous for Ikat. Bhadoi dhurries have a modern
theme. Rich Mughal style dhurries are also made in Rajasthan.
Dhurrie has of late become a much sought after product for interior
decor.