Mashru Hand Craft

Mashru Mobile Pouch  A beautiful mobile pouch embellished with Ahir embroidery in the front and quilted on the back. It can be closed using the concealed velcro. Stylish and versatile, it can be matched with any outfit. Mashru fabric: Blending the opulence of silk and the comfort of cotton, this magic fabric in its multicoloured stripes and ikat patterns has been a favourite among those with a taste for luxury. Mashru is not just a luxurious fabric; it also has a very practical utility. While the silk on the outer surface has a beautiful, glossy appearance, the cotton yarns in the back soak up sweat and keep the wearer cool in the hot climate of the deserts.

Mashru Trays  These are  long rectangular trays have been set with PATAN's famous Mashru fabric on its base in a vibrant royal green,a  regal and rich red,  a riot of colours woven in thin stripes.  The handwoven textile has been set in a stained mango wood frame with a glass cover. Mashru is a unique fabric with an interesting history. Mashru is a Persian word which translates to 'permitted'. Mashru refers to a mixed fabric that was woven with a silk warp and cotton weft textile and was used by Muslim men who were prohibited by a rule to wear pure silk fabric. The satin weave on the surface of the fabric gives it a luminous and rich appearance. Mashru continues to be known as known as a luxurious silk in parts of Central Asia and Africa.

Mashru Craft Process Mashru. Mashru is distinct from other fabrics because it has two faces, cotton on the reverse side of the fabric, and silk on the outer. The fabric was developed because of religious laws pertaining to Shar’ia Muslim men, who were not allowed to have pure silk touch their body so this fabric composed of silk warp and cotton weft was developed. Mushru is an Arabic word meaning ‘permitted’ and may have been brought to India from the Middle East. The double sided fabric enabled men to wear clothing that had on the exterior the rich, decorative qualities of woven silk. When worn, the cotton weft is inside and the silk faces outwards, Thus when used in garments the cotton layer comes in contact with the body forms an absorbent protective layer to the rich and decorative exterior.  Weaving is characterized by its bold colourful patterns and stripes of various colours and sizes, including small floral or geometric patterns in alternate stripes. There are man...

Mashru Weaving Mashru Weaving By My Mother NIRUPABEN KHATRI AND MY UNCLE PRVAVINCHNDRA KHATRI. This work done by our home members at home place . These are their Photos ...            My Mother NIRUPABEN KHATRI              MY UNCLE PRVAVINCHNDRA KHATRI Patan the main trade centre for Mashru weavers. It is blend of cotton and silk. Mashru has patterns of ikat in stripes along with woven patterns. The patterns - are woven on a pit loom. Women folk(tribals) at Kutch and Sourashtra wear the blouses with these patterns. Today Gujarat remains the main centre for Mashru weaving.

Amazing Mashru Bags  The first in the series is the Mashru clutch. Mashru, is a fabric i have been fascinated with since my Childhood days in my home. The allure of the rich silky sheen and bright colours took me to Patan in Gujarat one weekend where this fabric is hand-woven , it is believed to have come to India through Syria. It is a satin weave with a silk warp and a cotton weft. The literal meaning of Mashru is permitted. According to Islamic custom, silk should not be worn against the skin. The satin weave of Mashru is only seen on the face of the fabric and it’s the cotton that brushes against the skin. These days rayon is used instead of silk. I have used Mashru to create these chic clutches, a deadly combination of style and an age old culture. Perfect for the eclectic fashionista!

Mashru Top and Skirt  Mashru silk Top and skirt  woven in yellow, red, black & green stripes with attached zari border at B hem & plain border at waist. Wide band of sea green mashru with red & yellow stripes set slightly below waistband. Purple zari border with a thick band of diamonds set between 2 thinner bands of chevrons, with a row of triangular motifs on top. Row of gold & silver thread at join with hem of Skirt and Top. Piping at hem in yellow cotton fabric. Waist of aqua silk fabric, embroidered in running stitch in white thread, with thin rows of pink & black fabric below. Pleated at waist. Fastened at waist with with white cotton drawstring.

Mashru  Young boys' tunic (aangadi) Kurta made of green silk with red & yellow bandhini dots. Kurta made of 3 lengths of fabric joined together. 2 lines of embroidery in silver & gold thread down front, on either side of neck covering up fabric seams on R & V. Small pocket at one side, outlined in same embroidery as seams. Neck embroidered with gold & yellow cotton thread. Pink zari borders at sleeve ends & hem, attached separately & with a line of the same seam embroidery at join. Neck area backed with pink fabric.

Mashru fabric cushion cover The front of the cushion cover is embellished with beautiful Kutch embroidery. The back side has plain Mashru fabric. Blending the opulence of silk and the comfort of cotton, Mashru fabric is made using satin weave by interlacing silk and cotton yarns. Cotton makes the weft, or the horizontal yarns while silk is used for the warp, or the vertical yarns. In this weave, each silk yarn goes under one cotton yarn and above five or eight or more cotton yarns, giving an appearance of a shiny surface that looks like it is made up of only silk, while the underside of the fabric is cotton. Since the structure of the fabric allows for more yarns in a given area, it also makes the fabric stronger. Mashru fabric Removable pillow cover only Pillow insert not included Overlap closure Dry clean only

An Antique Islamic Ikat Mashru Silk Satin Robe A long mantle made of mashru fabric, trimmed with braid and lined with gauze. Mashru is a satin weave fabric, a combination of cotton weft and silk warp, here with stripes in ikat technique. Produced in India or Syria for export to the Middle East. Condition: lining with few small holes and stains, partially missing braid and minor wear

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Mashru Bags  Mashru, the silk - cotton textile of Gujarat, used to create a collection of colourful evening bags & clutches, using traditional Kutchi decorative elements and shapes. Designed for Khamir Craft Resource Centre, Gujarat. The best accessory for summer is a brightly coloured bag. Here are a few bright and beautiful bags designed by Shivani Gakhar for an NGO called ‘Khamir’. Here she has mainly used Leather, block printed fabric and mashru fabric, which is a mix of cotton and silk.