Jamdani Process
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...
So how do you make a Jamdani saree?
The different stages of weaving So here is what happens. Here are the stages of weaving. Cotton gets picked. The Daccai jamdani was made with...
How to recreate a 100-year old Jamdani today?
Darshan Shah of Weaver’s Studio, Kolkata pulls out what looks to be a white roll. It turns out to be a stunning jamdani weave that...
How to make natural dyes?
Natural dyed clothes are healthier for the planet and softer on the skin. In fact, there is a case to be made that natural dyes...
