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Which textile craft involves resist-dyeing both warp and weft threads before weaving to create precise geometric patterns?

  1. Double Ikat
  2. Block Print
  3. Bandhani
  4. Kalamkari

Answer: Double Ikat

Double Ikat (Pochampally, Patola) requires dyeing both warp and weft threads with resist techniques before weaving. Demands exceptional precision to align patterns. Practiced in Telangana, Gujarat, and Odisha.

Topic Comparative Craft Techniques
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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