The story
Navalgund durries are woven by women of local Muslim families, a craft said to have come with weavers from Bijapur in the Adil Shahi period. The durries use bold geometric patterns, birds and animal motifs in bright cotton. Weaving is done on vertical looms at home. Navalgund Durries carry a GI tag.
In numbers
No published source we could open prints current numbers for this cluster.
GI tag
- Navalgund DurriesApplication no. GI application no. 61Registration details of Geographical Indications (IP India GI Registry)
- Navalgund Durries (Logo)Application no. GI application no. 512Registration details of Geographical Indications (IP India GI Registry)
Ways in for a newcomer
- Sell durries to interior designers and online
- Dyed cotton yarn supply
- Bulk orders for hotels and homestays
Problems the cluster faces
- Machine-made rug competition
- Low earnings for women weavers
- Weak design and marketing support
Businesses to start here
Woollen Durrie (Dari) Weaving →Handloom and Handicrafts Retail Shop →Cotton Yarn Dyeing (Hank and Package Dyeing) →