This document provides an introduction to the Shantipur and Phulia handloom textile clusters in India. It describes the weaving process including warping, weaving, use of zari, and the final products. It also discusses the challenges faced by handloom weavers from powerlooms. The document highlights interactions with weavers and efforts to create awareness about digitalization. It profiles one weaver, Biren Kumar Basak, and his artwork.
This document provides an introduction to the Shantipur and Phulia handloom textile clusters in India. It describes the weaving process including warping, weaving, use of zari, and the final products. It also discusses the challenges faced by handloom weavers from powerlooms. The document highlights interactions with weavers and efforts to create awareness about digitalization. It profiles one weaver, Biren Kumar Basak, and his artwork.
This document provides an introduction to the Shantipur and Phulia handloom textile clusters in India. It describes the weaving process including warping, weaving, use of zari, and the final products. It also discusses the challenges faced by handloom weavers from powerlooms. The document highlights interactions with weavers and efforts to create awareness about digitalization. It profiles one weaver, Biren Kumar Basak, and his artwork.
Introduction to Shantipur and Phulia Cluster by Faculty Introduction to Shantipur Handloom Textile Cluster By DR. SAUMEN MAPDAR Officer-In-Charge & Cluster Dev. Executive Office of the Textile Committee, Ministry Of Textiles Govt. of India With Dr. Saumen Mapdar Geographical Representation Our Stay At Geeta Palace, Shantipur All About Weavers and Handlooms Dyeing Process After dyeing and incorporation of starch they are laid for the dyeing process. Winding Warping: The yarns are would on the warper’s beam in the form of a sheet composed of parallel bands of yarns each coming out from a package placed on the creel. The Loom Weaving Zari The Final Product A Powerloom weaves by running on electricity. this mechanism has challenged handloom weavers, who use their own labour to weave. Introduction to Self Help Groups Interaction with Weavers Interaction with Weavers Creating Awareness about the Digitalisation Weavers, Students and Faculty Members Woven Dreams: Biren Kumar Basak Biren Kumar Basak Showcasing his Artwork Biren Kumar Basak with Our Faculty Mr. Sandip Mukherjee National Productivity Week Thank you