Dhurrie is a simple yet beautiful rug that a lot of us have at home or may have come across while shopping for home décor items. Visually pleasing to the eye, and multifunctional, Dhurries are a great way to liven up a space or add a bit of coziness to a place. But before reaching their modern day ornamental appeal, Dhurries were solely used for practical purposes mainly in India. Today they are famous globally and are commonly available almost everywhere.
Dhurrie being woven
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History & Evolution
The Dhurrie is a flat, woven, no-pile rug traditionally used as a floor covering. It originates from India and surrounding regions.Dhurries are usually made of cotton, wool, silk or jute and sometimes in a combination of different fibers. The Dhurrie was initially used as a utility item, as a bottom layer for bedding and occasionally as a floor covering. Since it was used only for a functional purpose, Dhurries were extremely ordinary, with dull designs and colors that would run. It was only during the late 1940’s that Dhurries saw a transformation from being used for simply functional to more decorative purposes. It was also during this time that weavers started experimenting with more colors, patterns and motifs to create unique and stand out designs.
Dhurries can easily brighten up a space
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Modern Day Dhurrie
Dhurries have truly evolved over time, with a variety of different styles and types available in the market. They are woven all across India, with each place having its own distinct style, color and design. Also, Dhurries today are famous world over, and always in demand. What started out as a simple rug, which was less extravagant than the carpet, the Dhurrie has now become a novelty home décor item to own.
Cotton Dhurrie with tassels from The Loom
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How to use Dhurries at Home
Dhurries give a sense of warmth and homeliness. Adding a simple dark or light Dhurrie to an otherwise dull or neutral room can really brighten up the space. Moreover, Dhurries are quite lightweightand foldable, so can be easily shifted from one space to another if required. Another unique feature about Dhurries is that, they are reversible. A simple home cleaning tip is to simply flip the Dhurrie over incase one side gets too dirty before throwing it in for a quick wash, (making them low maintenance as well).
Bright colored cotton Dhurrie from The Loom
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Dhurries have been around for ages; yet continue to be so versatile even in today’s day and age. A simple traditional Dhurrie would be a lovely addition to your already beautiful home!
-Arzoo B. Dhanda
