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Chindi Dhurries of Uttarakhand

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Chindi Dhurries of Uttarakhand

The Ansari women of Timli village weave chindi or rag durries. The durries are colorful cotton rugs with wefts made from strips of waste fabric and rags. The women make them on pit looms in their homes. The villagers taught themselves how to weave and occupied many women.

 

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