Dhurrie Rugs of India have become synonymous with 'Warangal Dhurries' due to the high degree of craftsmanship involved in creating the now world famous thick rugs. Warangal Dhurrie Rugs have been produced in the state of Telangana for the last few years with the geographical advantage of availability of cotton in abundance.
The designs that are characteristic of Warangal durries are geometric, angular motifs used in tapestry weave structures, colored horizontal stripes used in jamkhans and shatranjis and the mihrab motif in the jainamaaz. The colors used are distinct with reds and blues used in combination with neutral colors. The designs range also has flat weaves with raised or extra weft patterns.
The weavers belong to the Padmasali community and weaving is a hereditary occupation. The Warangal Durries are woven on Pit looms and frame looms equipped with multi-treadles are prevalent. A wide variety of durries are woven in cotton and also some jute and wool based durries for export and the home market. Warangal durries are available in various sizes.
Carpet & Rug Condition Terms:
Extraordinary: It is the term used for rugs and carpets that have the characteristic of having a very difficult or special production technique, aging correctly, or having a high level of artistic value, as well as having no defects in the product. The value of new or second hand rugs and carpets, which are in outstanding condition, continues to increase over the years.
Antiques: Although the product is over 80 years old, it has a design, paint technique and origin features that can preserve its artistic value. Antique products can tear, wear, and cause pain. Most antique products have a more valuable aura as they age due to the natural paint and construction technique. For this reason, antique expert values are formed according to the current state of the antique products, the way they are worn, their production techniques and the region.
Excellent: Rugs and rugs in excellent condition are flawless, clean, with the potential to increase in value, bearing the characteristics of the region, and produced correctly. They can be antiques when used properly.
Good: These are carpets and rugs that have average defects in carpets and rugs and are likely to increase in value.
Medium: These are carpets and rugs suitable for daily use, which may have minor damage, do not have a high degree of motif difficulty, and are average in terms of yarn and paint material used.
Mediocre: Rugs and rugs with low pattern difficulty, relatively easy to manufacture, lost their quality in various aspects (torn stains, paint mixing, etc.).
Hand-made carpets and rugs do not have bad or very bad classes. All the carpets and rugs produced are a great hand labor. However, there are carpets and rugs that cannot create their value within the bounds of possibility. All carpets and rugs produced are very special works of art that require great effort and production time. For this reason, there is no carpet or rug with low hand made value. There are only carpets and rugs whose appraisal value is relatively lower than their square meter. Our recommendation is to use handmade carpets and rugs in your home, office, and in all areas of your life. One square meter rug or carpet is made in 1-2 months on average. Natural rugs and carpets organize the energy of your life, add value to life, improve your artistic approach, and are beneficial to nature. It is completely a part of nature, sustainable and harmless.