The Artisan
Shri Pyarelal Maurya has received recognition for his contribution to the Handmade Dari Craft. National Award - 2019 from Shri Piyush Goyal Ji in 2019 New Delhi to Handmade Dari Craft.
Pyarelal Maurya
Pyarelal Maurya
Master artisan Shri Pyarelal Maurya is a National Award-winning artisan known for his expertise in Handmade Dari Craft. He creates colourful, durable floor coverings using traditional hand weaving techniques, reflecting the skill and creativity of the craft tradition.
The Craft
Handmade Dari is a traditional handwoven floor covering made by skilled artisans using traditional weaving techniques. The craft is known for its colourful designs, durability, unique patterns, and handmade character. Each piece reflects the skill and creativity of the artisan.
The Place
The craft cluster was started by Shri Horilal Maurya in 1952 at Pure Kachhwa Road. Since then, the traditional craft has been continued and developed by subsequent generations
The Product
Products Made Using This Craft Handmade Dari Panja Dari Floor Rugs Carpets Decorative Rugs Customized Handwoven Floor Coverings
Pure Kachhwa Road, Uttar PradeshOrigin
WoolMaterial
WeavingTechnique
National awardRecognition
Story behind the Craft
The roots of the duri can be traced back centuries across the Indian subcontinent. It evolved from the traditional practice of painting intricate geometric and spiritual folk-art patterns directly onto mud floors, often as a way to ward off negative energies. Over time, these motifs were translated into woven yarn, creating portable, durable, and washable floor coverings. While Varanasi became renowned worldwide for its luxurious Banarasi silk brocades, the surrounding rural communities developed the duri as a practical and essential part of everyday life.
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