World of Daris

Dari has been an integral part of our cultural which modernized itself to be called Rugs. Dari is a hand woven flat rug often used in Indian homes. The origin of dari can be dated back to the Mugal regime in India. Daris were then used by the Royals and the commoners equally. The commoners used dari made of organic fabric such as cotton and wool, whereas the Royal daris had ornamentation of gold and silver on them to match the royal luxuries. Daris were used as floor mats, beddings and even as wall art back in the time. In many parts of India it is still considered auspicious to gift a dari to a newly wed bride. Daris were the sublime way of including royal trend in daily life of a commoner. It quickly became popular due to the multiple ways in which it served its owner.

We at Twist and Turn source al our Dari from Khairabad city in Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh which is famous for its handmade Daris, doormats and bathmats. The artistic design and quality of the handmade Daris found in Sitapur has no match to any of it elsewhere. The quality and artistic craftsmanship is so high that most of the handmade product is exported to various parts of the world.  The only material used for weaving these authentic pieces of utility and craft is cotton, which adheres to our pledge of being eco-friendly. In Northern side of India there is a special seating called ‘Takhat’ in most of the homes. It is a humble seating made mostly of wood. Dari was and is still used as a fabric covering for Takhat.

Forms and uses of Dari:

• Dari can be used as a piece of floor covering to adorn your living space and to give an artistic taste to your home.
• Dari come in various sizes to suit its placement under dining table, study table or side table as per your choice and decor.
• Dari made in Sitapur are so artistic and magnificent that they are also used as wall decor for imbibing a piece of Indian art and culture in your surroundings.
• Dari in its miniaturised modern form has found a new place and use as a Bed runner comforting your feet with the touch of soft cotton first things in the morning.
• Doormats and bath mats made of 100% cotton are also a good eco-friendly and natural way to support ‘Vocal for Local’.
• Yoga Mats are another prominent use of these daris as they are comfortable enough to let you practise all the asanas and be thin enough to retain your balance and posture.

All the daris, doormats and bathmats that we source are 100% handmade and fabric used is cotton to ensure highest comfort and solace to you. These are produced by the local weavers who have excelled in this craftsmanship with years of continuous creation and dedication. We thrive to provide the dignified place for this traditional artistic craftsmanship to the modern households, so that they too can cherish and carry forward our Indian artistic legacy forward. Helping these artisans reach a better market and get a fair price for all the excellence and talent they put in to ensure the quality of a best crafted product.