The flat-woven cotton dhurrie — beaten tight with a metal 'panja' claw — is India's everyday floor covering, made boldly geometric in Warangal and Salawas. Reversible and washable, it is craft built for daily life.
- Region of origin:
- Telangana
- GI registration:
- Warangal Durries
- Materials:
- cotton; wool
- Techniques:
- flat-weave (panja)
- HS code (customs):
- 5702
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About Warangal & Salawas Dhurrie
The flat-woven cotton dhurrie — beaten tight with a metal 'panja' claw — is India's everyday floor covering, made boldly geometric in Warangal and Salawas. Reversible and washable, it is craft built for daily life.
- Region of origin
- Telangana
- GI registration
- Warangal Durries
- Materials
- cotton; wool
- Techniques
- flat-weave (panja)
- HS code (customs)
- 5702
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by dhurrie weavers of Telangana.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Warangal & Salawas Dhurrie is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Warangal Durries”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
Buying Warangal & Salawas Dhurrie — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Warangal & Salawas Dhurrie pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Warangal & Salawas Dhurrie piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Warangal & Salawas Dhurrie authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Warangal & Salawas Dhurrie is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Warangal Durries”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Warangal & Salawas Dhurrie piece cost?
- Handmade Warangal & Salawas Dhurrie typically ranges from ₹800 to ₹40,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Warangal & Salawas Dhurrie piece?
- Keep Warangal & Salawas Dhurrie out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
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GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin