Pattern Language: Indigenous Textile Traditions - Traditional Aal Dyeing and Pata Weaving of the Pankas20200203 100732 1mh9tq8 (original) (raw)

Pattern Language: Indigenous Textile Traditions - Traditional Aal Dyeing and Pata Weaving of the Pankas20200203 100732 1mh9tq8

Traditional Natural Aal Dye or the Red Madder extract is derived from the root of the Madder plant and is used for patterning of textiles around the World. This paper reviews the traditional Aal dyeing technique of the Bastar region of Chattisgarh in India and the pit loom, supplementary extra weft weaving technique of the Pata Sari woven by the Pankas, a weaver community of this region. It further reports how the design and motif inspiration from the nature and daily life of the tribal's are adapted and woven as flowers, stars, birds, animals, butterflies, crab, turtle, temple, pot, axe, and tree motifs in the textile piece. It further reports that there is a symbiotic relationship shared by the tribes, the nature and the weavers. This also reflects in the design elements of the hand woven textiles that are simple, raw and naive, yet aesthetically beautiful. Tribal rites and rituals demand for the textile pieces ensures sustainable earning for the Pankas. This beautiful interdependence and choice of using locally available resource and know how to create for consumption is an elementary connect of the craft and artisan towards a sustainable existence.