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Dilip Kumar Parmar

Handloom

Dilip Kumar Parmar

Dilip Kumar Parmar is a master weaver and Senior Chairman of the Bhasariya Group Weaver Industrial Co-operative Society. Inheriting the craft from his father, he produces handwoven cotton textiles featuring checks and stripes.

The Artisan

Dilip Kumar Parmar is a master weaver from Bhasariya, Mehsana, with family roots in handloom weaving. He inherited the craft from his father and works alongside his brothers. Since 2024, he has been associated with the Bhasariya Group Weaver Industrial Co-operative Society as Senior Chairman, contributing to its operations.

Artisan – Dilip Kumar Parmar

The Craft

Bhasariya Weaving produces durable handwoven cotton textiles featuring checks, checkered patterns and stripes. Designs are created using variations of plain and twill weaves, with colours ranging from traditional to contemporary combinations. The textiles become softer with repeated use and washing, adding to their comfort and everyday appeal.

Craft – Dilip Kumar Parmar

The Place

Bhasariya is a village in Mehsana Taluka, Gujarat, located about 6 km from Ambaliyasan. According to the 2011 Census, it has a population of 2,914 people across 557 households. The village is known for its traditional weaving community, with Parmar, Thakor and Patel families forming part of its long-standing rural community.

Place – Dilip Kumar Parmar

The Product

The products include handwoven bedsheets, towels and napkins, made from cotton yarn. Designed for everyday household use, they feature checks, stripes and varied colour combinations. The textiles are durable and practical, while their handwoven construction gives them a distinct texture that becomes softer with use and washing.

Product – Dilip Kumar Parmar
Bhasariya, GujaratOrigin
CottonMaterial
WeavingTechnique
Master ArtisanRecognition

Story behind the Craft

The exact origin of Bhasariya Weaving is unknown, as its history has been passed down orally rather than through written records. Artisans and villagers describe it as a craft practised in the village for generations, with weaving skills traditionally inherited within families.

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