by Somasree Roy | Dec 28, 2021 | Articles, In-Depth Analysis, Magazine Articles, Textile Articles
HANDLOOM TEXTILE OF ODISHA HISTORY AND TYPES Odisha, despite having a smaller population than most other States, has India’s second-largest weaver population. Odisha’s handloom variety is largely influenced by the State’s tribal communities, which is...
by G.Thulessiraman | Aug 6, 2020 | Apparel, Fashion & Retail, Fashion, Industry And Cluster, News & Insights
A handloom is a loom that is used to weave cloth with the use of any electricity. Handloom is a wooden frame, that is used to weave fabric. … Tribal families mere weave a cloth, usually a wrap. In more sophisticated states, pit loom is popular. Looms for sarees...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Apr 5, 2020 | Traditional Textiles
HANDLOOM WEAVING In ancient times, the Lepcha’s of Sikkim were said to use yarn spun out of stinging nettle (sisnu) plant to weave clothes.Today cotton and woollen yarn are used together with vegetable dyes and synthetic colours. Lepcha weaves or...
