JamdaniProcessHand versus machine: the power of the loomShoba NarayanMarch 13, 2019June 27, 2019 by Shoba NarayanMarch 13, 2019June 27, 201901447In the heart of jamdani country is a powerloom facility. About 30 looms clatter in a large space and produce the equivalent of what...
ChanderiPeoplePortrait of a weaver’s family: Abdul Mubeen AnsariShoba NarayanDecember 6, 2018March 5, 2019 by Shoba NarayanDecember 6, 2018March 5, 201901959The road to his home is through tiny clean cobblestone lanes. The doorway is unassuming. But inside, as with many homes in Chanderi is a...
ChanderiProcessClinking Bangles and Clapping LoomsShoba NarayanDecember 5, 2018February 25, 2019 by Shoba NarayanDecember 5, 2018February 25, 201901096The door was open. A baby sat on the threshold. Inside was the click clack of a loom. I peered in. A pretty young woman...
ChanderiPeopleA Weaving Family: Aminuddin AnsariShoba NarayanDecember 3, 2018March 7, 2019 by Shoba NarayanDecember 3, 2018March 7, 201901322...