Dongaria Handloom Shawl

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Orders are processed within 3-4 working days since the handlooms are polished after they are ordered and collected from the weavers in rural locations. Domestic orders are delivered within 4-6 working Days. International Orders are delivered within 10-12 Days

Description

‘Dongr’ means ‘field on mountains’. As per the tradition of the tribes, the unmarried Dongria girls sit at ‘Dongr’ embroidering beautiful geometric patterns on plain handwoven shawls, for their would be husbands. The sheer art of love and dedication takes over a month for a single shawl. Triangles represent Niyamgiri Hills- the home of the primitive tribal group of Dongria Kondhs.

The Dangaria Kandha or Dongria Kondh people are members of the Kondhs. They are located in the Niyamgiri hills in the state of Odisha in India.They sustain themselves from the resources of the Niyamgiri forests, practising horticulture and shifting cultivation.They have been at the centre of a dispute over mining rights in the area.

Dongaria shawls have been in run for a GI (Geographical Indication tag) since 2017 and hence the originality shall have an identity of its own in the coming times. 

These shawls are thick, wide and full of rich heritage and culture making it a perfect fit for the winters and wardrobe.

Product Specification

Length – 2 Mtrs, Width - 90 cm

Wrap*weft (Tana*Bana) – Cotton*Cotton

Color hues may vary from that which appears in the image

Livelihood

Purchasing this product would render 7 Days of livelihood.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 

- Suggested dry cleaning

- Please Do not squeeze or wring

- Store in clean, dry place away from insects, dust, excessive light and moisture.