Hand versus machine: the power of the loom
In the heart of jamdani country is a powerloom facility. About 30 looms clatter in a large space and produce the equivalent of what...
handloom
Portrait of a weaver’s family: Abdul Mubeen Ansari
The road to his home is through tiny clean cobblestone lanes. The doorway is unassuming. But inside, as with many homes in Chanderi is a...
Clinking Bangles and Clapping Looms
The door was open. A baby sat on the threshold. Inside was the click clack of a loom. I peered in. A pretty young woman...
