Durries are made manually by skilled artisans on a traditional horizontal loom or vertical loom.
In Rajasthan pit looms are also used for weaving in which weaver sits in a pit and feet are used in weaving. The maximum breadth is 24″.
Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, make distinctive type of durries. In some part of these states the durries are made as part of dowry given during marriage. Besides cotton, jute, rayon and chenille are used for making durries.
Warangal in Andhra Pradesh and Bhavani in Tamil Nadu are famous for floor coverings.
