Consider the following pairs: Craft Heritage of 1. Puthukkuli shawls – Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery – Maharashtra 3. Uppada Jamdani saris – Karnataka Which ofthe pairs given above is/are correct?
- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 2
- C. 3 only
- D. 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation
Pair 1 is correctly matched. Toda tribe of Tamil Nadu do intricate Pithukuli work on cream coloured shawls. The colours are always red and black, and the shawl can be used both sides. Pair 2 is not correctly matched. Sujani (also known as Sujini) is a form of embroidery originating from the Bhusura village of Bihar in India. Pair 3 is not correctly matched. Uppada jamdani sarees are diaphanous silk saree that trace its origin to Uppada in Andhra Pradesh. Jamdani itself is a hand woven fabric that is also known as muslin.