Two-sided Eri silk dupatta with Kanchipuram zari weaves

Zaria is my ode to method, process and solution. 

When I go to weavers in the mainland, they say, “Our work is very difficult”.

When I go to teachers, they say, “Difficulty is a part of learning.”

When I go to my parents, they say, “It is only difficult till you have not done it enough.”

When I self-talk, I say, “Difficult means it is possible. It is not impossible.”

While I walk the Path and I see that something is stuck, tricky, or full of obstacles, I start preparing for the times ahead. I tell myself, “Brace yourself and welcome growth”.

Zaria brings together Eri Silk that is naturally dyed, handspun, and woven on a throw shuttle loom in rural Assam with Kanchipuram Zari weaves.

Zaria is a one-of-a-kind textile designed to highlight a unique coming together of various techniques and creativity of handcraft. This design will not be recreated.

Param did the beadwork

Gurmail, the tailor

Narmohan Dada, the master Eri silk pioneer

Mumma, Madhu, technical supervision

Midtoan.com, the photographer

Designed by Ritika