From the CHITR collection, this exquisite blue Kosa silk dupatta is inspired by the fluid elegance of the Ragamala miniature paintings. Handwoven in pure Kosa silk and adorned with delicate zari and cotton motifs, it comes alive in the Jaala technique, blending rich textures with a subtle sheen.
Technique
Jaala is a weaving technique used to create intricate motifs and patterns that are too complex for a standard dobby mechanism. In this method, each warp thread is individually tied to a specific horizontal thread that needs to be lifted simultaneously according to a pre-designed graph. The process requires two artisans: one sits behind the shafts, over the warp, manually lifting the jaala threads with a wooden hook after each pick to match the pattern’s repetition, while the other artisan weaves the fabric. This synchronised effort allows for the creation of elaborate and delicate designs.
