Jamdani – Intricate weaves and skilled weavers.

 

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Read the story of the weavers here

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It takes a decade and more to become a skilled jamdani weaver .

tends to the sheep and weaves blankets – from Karnataka, a Gorava

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The shirt is not part of his traditional garment.

… an everyday chore for many

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super woman in Orissa

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Rural India : This is as real as it can get

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punjab brings to you phulkari

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abhinaya: an indian art form

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The most beautiful things are created in humble surroundings

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hand on the loom again and again, the kid looks on ..

and the chulah in the background where she cooks her food. her utensils worn out after years of cooking. life still goes on, on the loom

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kandanghi sarees : a gift from women weavers of chettinad

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