Carpet Handicrafts Description: In recent years there has been a growing demand for durries both in and abroad. The durry is a cotton spread without piles, which traditionally comes in two varieties: one that is used on the bed instead of a mattress or below a thin cotton mattress and the other which is used as a floor covering. The former variety is smaller in size and is made on a pit-loom while the latter is made on an elementary loom called an adda. BUY The tec of weaving can be seen in its most primitive form in the villages of, Punjab and where girls are normally put to the task at an early age so that they can prepare rugs that will form part of their trousseau. In contrast, girls in , a village in that produces a small number of unusual durries, are never taught the craft lest they spread the skill outside the family after marriage. Durries come in numerous designs although the most common are stripes of different colours and geometrical designs. Sometimes animal and bird motifs are also used. Fine durries in brilliant colours made of cotton and silk have become a speciality The modern housewife often tends to prefer durries to carpets. Durries are lighter and easier to maintain and can usually be washed at home. They are suitable for a hot and dusty environment and being less expensive they can be replaced every few years. This does not mean that durries are not long lasting. handmade pure 100% silk and wool mixed Carpet, handmade pure 100% wool Carpet, 100%made pure rayon carpet, handmade pure 100% silk tapestries, handmade pure 100% silk carpet, durries that have lasted for about twenty years and in spite of several washes still look good.