The natural colour of undyed Kosa silk is accented in this handmade dupatta by a graphic linear ‘kangi’, i.e. comb-like pattern, in black and grey. Created using the Phera technique, this motif is inspired by the three different colours of clay used to plaster the walls and floors of Chhattisgarhi homes.
Technique
Phera is a three-shuttle weaving technique that interlocks the weft of the body of the fabric with the weft of the borders on both sides. This technique is used to create simple straight borders as well as intricate temple borders on saris. Due to its complexity, it requires two weavers to work together in sync. The term "Phera," which means "turn around," refers to the shuttle turning at the point where the two wefts intersect.
