Punjabi Khes Weave

In the Indian subcontinent, ‘khes’ is a thin cotton blanket used as winter wraps. Since it is predominantly woven by women, ‘khes’ is a domestic craft. ‘Khes’ are woven on a pit loom using twill or plain weave in a variety of broad and narrow stripes and checks pattern (charkhana). Geometric patterns are used as intricate woven repeats that provide a textural surface to the fabric.

Textile Origin: Punjab, India