The handwoven thigh reeled Kosa dupatta has a teal blue base. The addition of cotton accents in dark blue and red enhances the visual appeal of the dupatta. Running along the middle are dark blue stripes, incorporated in the form of the phera technique. The pallu is further accentuated with natural Gicha silk.
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.
