The handwoven thigh reeled kosa dupatta is in shades of red and pink. The borders of this exquisite piece feature delicate white thin stripes skillfully incorporated using the phera technique in the weft.
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.
