" With consistent work, the weaver cluster in Gajendragad showed interest in producing more saris. From the dyeing of the yarn to setting it up on large frame looms for the weaver, at every stage a person breathes life and imagination into the weave. It’s most distinctive feature however are the jowar stalks (herringbone pattern) on the border of the weave. The NIFT graduate recounts how a serendipitous encounter with the remnants of a patteda sari at the Yellamma Saundatti temple in 2014 inspired her to start her revival project. Jain worked with them last year. It’s a pity that weaving of these saris had come to standstill as it’s a part of our history and are so lovely.". There are hands that have brought it to life. It can be traced back to the 10th century." she explains. Jain, through her project Punarjeevana, revived the ‘Patteda anchu’ weave and is now working on bringing back the China WINDPROOF NYLON STRETCH FABRIC Company ‘Gomi teni’ in Karnataka." she says. Now a textile professor at Symbiosis University, Jain hopes to revive more weaves in the future. "So every handcrafted weave is unique. Jowar is grown in north Karnataka and its harvest indicates prosperity."Gajendragad as a hub for handloom production can be traced back to the 10th century.
It’s sad but like the patteda even this they had stopped weaving because of the lack of demand. Every stage of its creation is nourished by a person.A hand-woven sari is more than a piece of cloth. It’s a pity that weaving of these saris had come to standstill as it’s a part of our history and are so lovely." Hemalata Jain tells us. The sari is now available in three eco-friendly hues —red, a deep purple-brown and in a monochrome. "Historically Gajendragad , a town around 450 kms outside Bengaluru, was a hub for handloom production. "I had seen the sample with an elderly Lingayat lady who had received the sari as a gift from her in-laws 60 years ago," she says of the cotton weave characterised by contrasting checks. Traditionally, it was given as gifts to new brides and expectant mothers as a symbol of prosperity." smiles the textile designer
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