Durries

Since time immemorial , durries have been used in India as traditional floor coverings. Durries are flat weaves woven on hand looms by illiterate tribal wanderers who move from place to place on camels , horses leading their lives of sustenance. Durries are available in various colors , designs , texture and are inexpensive. They alter the looks of your home and give a break to the monotony of life. Durries are immensely popular as they are inexpensive , light weighted and require low maintenance. Durries add an cultural and traditional look to the ambiance of a home. The weavers while weaving durries , make use of certain materials such as Wool, Cotton, Jute, Silk etc.

Types of Durries
Durries also known as flat woven rugs serve various purposes like , they cater the needs of small families, used to seat large congregations of people assembled for religious or political gathering etc. Available in different types such as :

• Cotton Durries : They are made from pure cotton and enhance the look of your décor. Cotton durries are available in unique color and trendy patterns , designs , sizes and at industry leading prices.
  
  
• Chennile Durries : Chennile durries are colorful floor covering and crafted in vivid colors with intricate designs to create an nimbus of richness.
  
  
• Jute Durries : Jute durries are made from eco friendly fiber of supreme quality which reflects our rich aspect of artistic handicrafts.
  
  
• Panja Durries : Panja durries are woven on simple rectangular frame looms using cotton and wool.
  
  
• Modern Designer Durries : They protect expensive floorings against any wear , tear , sun or food spillage. Modern durries are available in various intricate and designer patterns and designs.
  
  
• Yarn Durries : Yarn durries reflect durability having 1000gms to 1250gms per square meter size. They are avaialble in a wide range of pattern and colours .
  
  
• Floor Durries : In terms of designs and patterns , floor durries exhibit finest craftsmanship. They are very attractive , elegant and beautiful , often used as collective item .
  
  
• Embroidered Durries : The essence of Indian heritage is captured on these embroidered durries. They are available in many designs, colors and sizes.

Designs and Patterns
Craftsmen and weavers created various patterns and designs which show a strong resemblance to medieval Persian designs. Some of the designs made by them are :

• Aubusson : It is a French design consisting of a large scale floral medallion, a simplistic field, a floral corner motif and detailed floral border.
  
  
• Savonnerie : It is also a French design similar to the above but usually much more detailed.
  
  
• Bidjar : They are named for their legendary durability also known as “ The Iron Durries of Persia".

The modern , contemporary durries have abstract designs, geometrical shapes in them. These durries beside serving utility purpose give a cool, casual look to the room's décor. For a more formal look, durries are available in artistic floral designs, creepers in varied colors. The designs and patterns in durries are wide and varied.

Durries Outshine the Carpets
A durrie is different from a carpet as it has no pile , no backing for which it is reversible. Carpets are made by knotting pile yarn to warp while durries are made by interweaving weft and warp. Till 1947, durrie was used as a utility item. It was used as a bottom layer of a bedding making the bed smoother to lie on or as floor covering. Durries are cheaper than carpets. They are lighter , easier to maintain and usually home washable.

Manufacturing Regions
Durries are thick floor spreads that are finely woven incorporating beautiful designs. Made by weavers and craftsmen of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan , Karnataka , Himachal Pradesh , Uttar Pradesh and Jodhpur durries are known for their creative artistry.