Madhu Ram is a seasoned Pattu weaver from Pokhran, Rajasthan, with 45 years of experience. He learned the ancestral craft from his father and continues the tradition through handweaving. Pattu weaving uses extra-weft yarn to create intricate, embroidery-like patterns on a pit treadle loom.
Madhu Ram is a seasoned handloom weaver based in Pokhran, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. With 45 years of practical weaving experience, he carries forward his family's ancestral legacy, having learned the traditional art of Pattu hand-weaving from his father.
Pattu handweaving is a traditional craft from Rajasthan. It is characterized by its use of extra weft yarn to create embroidery like effects. The process involves shearing wool, spinning it into yarns, and using a pit treadle loom to weave.
Pokhran is a historic desert town in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district, celebrated for its majestic fort, vibrant culture, and resilient heritage. Set amidst striking landscapes and lively markets, this cultural oasis serves as an essential regional hub, keeping traditional artisan practices like ancestral Pattu hand-weaving alive.
The handloom collection includes Pattu shawls, sarees, kurtas, and decorative textiles woven with intricate extra-weft motifs. Originally crafted for weddings, ceremonial gifts, and daily use, these versatile handwoven products bring traditional craft techniques into contemporary, wearable designs.
Dating back centuries, Pattu hand weaving was traditionally created for community life, wedding, and cold desert winters. To keep this art alive, artisans have adapted the traditional pattu weave into modern products like sarees and kurtas, ensuring its survival for future generation.
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