Two-sided Eri silk dupatta embracing Kanchipuram silk with Zari

Raabta combines cow dung dyed Eri Silk that is handspun and woven on a throw shuttle loom in rural Assam with a subtle check pattern weave and Zari panels in Kanchipuram silk. To accentuate this combination of textiles, I contrasted orange Kanchipuram silk with gentle olive hues of Eri silk, keeping the panels consistent on either side. The dual-sided dupatta creates a festive contrast of colours while revealing an interesting geometry. 

Raabta 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