The Hindu·4 min read·medium
National Handloom Day: The dhoti gets a Santhali spin
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S. Poorvaja
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Ramraj Cotton has launched 'Panchaa,' a limited-edition collection of dhotis featuring traditional Santhali tribal weaves from Odisha. This initiative, supported by the Mauna Dhwani foundation, aims to revive a near-extinct weaving technique while providing sustainable livelihoods for over 800 women weavers.
Stripes of black, orange and red. Tiny black fish swimming in threes. Checkered blues. Imagine all of this on dhotis, the ubiquitous South Indian garment more commonly associated with crisp white fabric, edged in solid colours or gold.
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