Suraiya Hasan Bose's life and legacy, and her pioneering work, are the subject of a recently released book titled "Suraiya Hasan Bose: Weaving a Legacy", authored by Delhi-based writer Radhika Singh.
Suraiya Hasan Bose:
Suraiya Hasan Bose was born in 1928. She did a one-year course on textiles at the Oxford University. Later, she returned to Hyderabad and set up the looms and workshop.
A textile revivalist, she has spent a lifetime in single-handedly reviving forgotten weaves like himroo (a Persian brocade weave) and mashru (a silk and cotton weave).
Himroo:
Himroo is a fabric made of silk and cotton, which is grown locally in Aurangabad.
The word himroo originated from Persian word Hum-ruh which means 'similar'. Himroo uses Persian designs, and is very characteristic and distinctive in appearance.
Himroo is a replication of Kinkhwab, which was woven with pure golden and silver threads in olden days, and was meant for the royal families.
Mashru:
The Mashru fabric is a vibrant, handwoven mix of Silk and Cotton textiles. The word ‘Mashru’ means ‘permitted’ in Arabic and its Sanskrit variation ‘Misru’ means ‘mixed’.
Mashru has a characteristic fine satin finish, bright contrasting stripes in vibrant colors and striped Ikat weave.
The fabric is mainly manufactured in Patan and Mandvi in Gujarat, India.
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