A chunni dyed with natural colours
Listing of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Lucknow
Description
The Awadh region has always been famed for its dyes. Dyeing is the process by which a fabric is immersed in a solution, mixed with colours extracted from vegetable, animal and mineral sources, in order to dye it. Excellence in dyeing was achieved by a dyer from Fatehganj, who was capable of dyeing two sides of cloth in two different colours.. The use of Jhamakor bukka(mica flakes), mixed with colours, added extraordinary beauty to the chunnis and saris.
Project Title
Intangible Heritage of Lucknow
DOCUMENT TYPE
image
Identifier:
IHL_029
Related Term
Traditional Attire, Jewellery, Hair Styles
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