Dhaka Textiles There is 1 product.
The Dhaka cloth is traditional Nepali fabric. The traditional colors of Dhaka cloth are black, white, red and orange, but no two items are identical: each has its own individual pattern, reflecting the creativity and skill of the weaver.
The main centre of Dhaka weaving, Terhathum, is in an area of the middle mountains some eight hours, walk from a road-head that was difficult to reach until quite recently. Today some of the finest Dhaka cloth is woven by Limbu and Rai women from eastern Nepal, both ethnic minorities. The majority of weavers are women. Dhaka cloth is made by the individual weaver in her own home at such times as she chooses or when her daily and seasonal tasks in the home and on the farm allows. This is another example of women utilizing their leisure hours to supplement their income. Our products include shawls, scarves, traditional Nepali dresses, table runners, wall hangings, handbags etc.
The main centre of Dhaka weaving, Terhathum, is in an area of the middle mountains some eight hours, walk from a road-head that was difficult to reach until quite recently. Today some of the finest Dhaka cloth is woven by Limbu and Rai women from eastern Nepal, both ethnic minorities. The majority of weavers are women. Dhaka cloth is made by the individual weaver in her own home at such times as she chooses or when her daily and seasonal tasks in the home and on the farm allows. This is another example of women utilizing their leisure hours to supplement their income. Our products include shawls, scarves, traditional Nepali dresses, table runners, wall hangings, handbags etc.
