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In Srikakulam, how jamdani weaving provides employment for a group of women

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In Srikakulam, how jamdani weaving provides employment for a group of women

The jamdani process in the looms in Srikakulam is intricate and meticulous | Photo Credit: Sangeetha Devi Dundoo Jyothi and Suma rarely take their eyes off the loom, even to talk; they patiently count the threads and go about the weaving process. They are among the 50 women who work at a 25-loom facility, with … Read more

National Handloom Day: In Hyderabad, Gaurang Shah showcases exquisite handloom saris, including a muslin jamdani fine enough to pass the ring test

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National Handloom Day: In Hyderabad, Gaurang Shah showcases exquisite handloom saris, including a muslin jamdani fine enough to pass the ring test

Hyderabad-based textile designer Gaurang Shah’s Whispers of the Loom showcased a wide range of handlooms from different pockets of India, to mark National Handloom Day on August 7. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal How well do we know our handlooms? A habitual wearer of handlooms or anyone with a keen interest in the sector would … Read more