Textile Tales: A Quiz on the Stories Woven into Indian Fabrics

Pochampally sarees originate from the town of Pochampally in Telangana, a state carved out of Andhra Pradesh.

Bandhani, also known as Bandhej, is a traditional tie-dye technique practiced extensively in the state of Gujarat.

Kantha embroidery is a traditional form of embroidery practiced in West Bengal, particularly in the Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Nadia districts.

Phulkari embroidery is a traditional form of embroidery originating from the Punjab region, particularly in the districts of Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Patiala.

Chanderi sarees are handwoven in the town of Chanderi, located in the Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh.

Ikat weaving is a traditional technique practiced in several states of India, but Odisha is particularly renowned for its exquisite Ikat fabrics.

Paithani sarees are a traditional handwoven saree from the state of Maharashtra, particularly from the Yeola town in Nashik district.

Kota Doria is a handwoven fabric that originated in the city of Kota, Rajasthan.

Banarasi silk sarees are handwoven in the city of Varanasi, also known as Banaras, in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Chikankari embroidery is a traditional form of embroidery practiced in the state of Uttar Pradesh, particularly in the city of Lucknow.

Kashmiri shawls are handwoven in the Kashmir region of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the city of Srinagar.

Madhubani painting is a traditional form of folk art practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar, particularly in the Madhubani district.

Warli painting is a traditional form of folk art practiced by the Warli tribe in the northern part of Maharashtra.

Gond art is a traditional form of folk art practiced by the Gond tribe, primarily in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Pattachitra painting is a traditional form of folk art practiced in the state of Odisha, particularly in the Puri district.