Handloom Weaving in West Bengal, India (cont...)
Preparation for weaving
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Religion has a prominent place in the lives of Bengali weavers. Image of godess Durga diplayed prominently at the entrance of each house in the village, and daily work begins with a prayer. | |||
Workshop-1: Preparing for weaving of cotton saree
Winding the skein for weaving
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Preparing Warp for the weaving in workshop-1 warping shed
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Pit Looms
The weaver sits on the cushions on the floor and puts his/her feet into
a pit which houses the loom paddles
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Sleying the reed in Workshop-2
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Sleying the reed
in Workshop-2 This process is performed by 2 people. Reed is suspended from the ceiling in the varanda, this provides better lighting for sleying the reed with very fine thread. |
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