Through a set of creatively produced information packs and activities, this year long project (Aug 2021 to Aug 2022) will introduce children to the process of weaving handloom fabrics and details about 10 weaves from different parts of the country.
74 years after independence, handloom is facing the risk of being drowned out by fast fashion and large-scale industries. Despite being the second largest employment sector in rural India, there is not enough in place to sustain and support the tradition. The Covid-19 pandemic dealt a severe blow to the Indian weavers with many of them losing their livelihood.
We hope that through this project we will be able to take young children a step closer to recognising & appreciating this beautiful heritage of ours.
Through the next few months, we will introduce children to the process of weaving and acquaint them with some of the wonderful weaving traditions in India; sharing the history, practice and contemporary usage.
74 years after independence, handloom is facing the risk of being drowned out by fast fashion and large-scale industries. Despite being the second largest employment sector in rural India, there is not enough in place to sustain and support the tradition. The Covid-19 pandemic dealt a severe blow to the Indian weavers with many of them losing their livelihood.
We hope that through this project we will be able to take young children a step closer to recognising & appreciating this beautiful heritage of ours.
Through the next few months, we will introduce children to the process of weaving and acquaint them with some of the wonderful weaving traditions in India; sharing the history, practice and contemporary usage.
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SEND US YOUR RESPONSES TO THE ACTIVITIES & WE WILL SHARE THEM ON OUR ALBUM
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December 2021
This month we have focused on Assams's Muga Silk - the gorgeous fabric known for its extreme durability and natural yellowish golden tint, once reserved only for royalty. Read below the history of Muga Silk up ! |
November 2021
We begin with our first set of cards focused entirely on a single weave of India! This month is all about Jamdani - read up on this textile below and try to find Jamdani clothing in your house/ in shops to find out what it looks and feels like up close! |
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October 2021
Our third set of cards, on the month which begins with Gandhi Jayanti, is all about Khadi and Cotton Spinning! Inviting children to read up the cards and join in for the activity. |
September 2021
In our second set of cards, we share some information about different kinds of handlooms and the looming process. We now invite children to participate in a corresponding activity, and make their own weaves. |
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7 August 2021: NATIONAL HANDLOOM DAY
We begin the project with a brief introduction to the history of weaving in India.
We begin the project with a brief introduction to the history of weaving in India.
