Designer Focused
Indian Traditional Weaving Techniques
Designed for fashion designers and entrepreneurs who intend to work with Indian handloom clusters, this course focuses on understanding traditional weaving techniques through direct practice. The emphasis is on knowledge of weaves and structures rather than replication.
The course helps participants read woven cloth, understand how traditional techniques are constructed, and engage more effectively with weavers during design development and intervention.
- Limited batch size to allow focused engagement
- All materials are provided
- Schedule: 6 days per week, 6 hours per day
- Course Facilitator: Experienced textile designer from NID/NIFT/IIHT
What the course covers
- Warp preparation and loom dressing
- Basic weaving techniques
- Korvai and temple border structures
- Extra weft techniques such as jamdani and buttas
- Live demonstrations of extra warp techniques, Jala and Adai systems
- Traditional piecing methods such as Petni
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Course Approach
The course is conducted on modern 2-shaft treadle looms that mimic traditional handlooms. These ergonomic looms allow beginners to start weaving quickly while retaining the logic of traditional systems.
The focus is on learning and analysis. Thicker cotton yarns are used to make the process visible and manageable, rather than the finer yarns used for sari weaving.
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Hands-on project
Each participant weaves a scarf from start to finish. The project includes yarn selection, warp preparation, loom dressing, and weaving using the techniques covered during the course.
Upcoming sessions
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Indian Traditional Weaving Techniques
Register: Indian Traditional Weaving Techniques, Dec 7 – Dec 19
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