Pollen prints: OU's textile breakthrough gets patent
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Hyderabad: Researchers at
Osmania University
have secured a patent for an innovative method that brings pollen-inspired designs into the textile industry.
The patent, granted on August 7, recognises the work of Shivani Chilukuri and A Vijaya Bhasker Reddy for their invention titled 'A method of Paragamanjari to integrate pollen motifs in the textile industry'.
They applied for it on September 13, 2024, and the research work was carried out at the Palynology and Plant Systematics Laboratory, Department of Botany, OU.
The 'Paragamanjari' method draws on palynology, the study of pollen grains, to create intricate pollen-based patterns in fabrics.
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By blending botanical science with textile technology, the method offers fresh possibilities for sustainable, nature-inspired fashion and fabric design.
The term 'Paragamanjari' is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Paraga' meaning pollen and 'manjari' signifying design.
"The method not only bridges science and creativity, but also paves the way for unique, bio-inspired textile innovations in India and beyond," said Reddy, adding that the patent grant reflects the power of interdisciplinary research and the potential of biological art forms to enrich industrial design.
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'Lakhs of designs'
Reddy, who started working in the field of palynology about 20 years ago, said he always wanted to bring something like this into the textile industry. "Every time I looked at these pollen-based patterns under a microscope, I found them beautiful and felt these would look great on sarees, bedsheets or even curtains," he said. The assistant professor from OU added that they will tie up with the textile industry and the govt to take this forward, and create handloom sarees in line with Pochampally and Gadwal.
"Lakhs of designs can be created using our method and will look eye-catching on sarees. It has the potential to become another famous technique from Telangana," he added. Officials at OU said this milestone highlights the university's continued contribution to cutting-edge research and its commitment to fostering innovation that connects traditional knowledge systems with modern industry needs.
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