Kosa
2019-20
Illustrations depicting the process of making Kosa silk saris originated in a small town called Mohadi in the district of Bhandara, Maharashtra.
Agency
Ministry of Textiles
Craft Cluster (NIFT)
Type
Adobe Photoshop
Autodesk Sketchbook
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe InDesign
Tools
illustrations
Coffee Table book
Document
Documentary
ये कहानी है उन रेशम के धागो की
In the district of Bhandara in Maharashtra flourishes, the craft of Kosa silk. This craft has created a livelihood for many across various villages for generations. The raw materials are produced within the area and distributed to weavers across the district.
The special Karvatkati and Karvati motifs are what these crafts are known for. Supplying products for export, designers, and on-demand, they make a versatile amount of products. With a simple pit loom installed in every household, one sees families working towards producing different designs and creating a livelihood.
Mumbai and Nagpur being the major centers for the craft, the Handloom Corporation, such as Indhryani, etc. promote the craft further.
Play with the poetry in the background to bring the visuals to life with words.
जिनकी शुरुआत एक नन्ही सी तितली से होती हैजो रेशम के बीज को कोकून के रूप में होती है।अंधड़गाँव नाम के इस छोटे से गाँव में
कला से सुशोभित महिलायें कोकून से रेशा खिचती है और अपने हाथों रेशम का अनमोल धागा बनाती है से रेशम का अनमोल धागा बनती है।।
ये कहानी है उन बुनकरो के जिन्होंने अपने पूरी ज़िंदगी रेशम सुलझाते सुलझाते गुज़ार दी।।
जो कर्म से ज्यादा आदत बन जाये
जो कर्म ही इबादत बन जाये
नासमझ होते है वो लोग जो पैसो से खुशिया तोलते है
ग्राहकों की तबस्सुम से ही इन बुनकरो का दिन बन जाये।
कुछ अजब ही है रेशम के धागो का ताना बाना
जो धागो के साथ साथ ज़िंदगानिया भी जोड़ देता है।
हर रोज़ सूर्य के किरण से पहले उनके रेशम का धागा हथकरघा से न जाने कितनी बार गुजर जाता है।
यह धागा इतनी शिद्धत से पिरोया जाता है की टूट कर भी जदा नहीं हो पता है।।
शहरों से दूर मोहड़ी में यह कहानी है
एक धरोहर के जो न जाने कितने ही माता पिताओं ने अपने बच्चो को है सौपी।।
ये कहानी है उन रंगो के सागर की जिनकी इनायत से रेशम का कपडा और भी नायाब बन जाता है
हर रोज़ ढलते सूरज के साथ बुनकर अपनी इस रिवायत को एक नयी सहर देते है।।
यह कहानी थी भण्डारा के उन बुनकरो की जिनकी रूहानियत से रेशम अपने चमक पूरी कायनात पर बिखर देता है।।
यह कहानी थी कोसा की
On-Site Sketches
Document
This document is a comprehensive and insightful study that delves into the world of silk sarees in India, with a focus on craft clusters. It provides valuable information about the craft's history, present scenario, and the skilled weavers who dedicate their lives to this ancient art form.
By delving into the challenges faced by these artisans, the document sheds light on the socio-economic factors impacting their livelihoods. Through extensive on-field visits and observations, the document captures the essence of the craft, showcasing the diverse loom types used and the cultural significance woven into every saree.
Commissioned by the Ministry of Textiles, this valuable resource aims to support and empower the craft community by providing data and insights that can further their development and preserve this timeless tradition.
Coffee table book
This document is a comprehensive and insightful study that delves into the world of silk sarees in India, with a focus on craft clusters. It provides valuable information about the craft's history, present scenario, and the skilled weavers who dedicate their lives to this ancient art form.
By delving into the challenges faced by these artisans, the document sheds light on the socio-economic factors impacting their livelihoods. Through extensive on-field visits and observations, the document captures the essence of the craft, showcasing the diverse loom types used and the cultural significance woven into every saree.
Commissioned by the Ministry of Textiles, this valuable resource aims to support and empower the craft community by providing data and insights that can further their development and preserve this timeless tradition.
Join us in supporting the skilled weavers - Buy their exquisite kosa silk sarees and preserve the art of craft clusters!
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Professor Guides
Prof. Dr. Rupa Agarwal - Visit 1
Prof. Susmita Das - Visit 2
Special Thanks to
Weavers & Shops
Radheshyam Sarsaram Nandanwar
Jaiyanti Prabhakar Nikare
Preeti Nepane
Mahesh Joshi
Other families of Mohadi and Bhandara who helped us.
Voice Artist : Madhur Sharma
Farbic Knowledge : Anurag Singh, Aaftab Ali, Deepanshu Kumar
Department : Fashion Design GroupB
Flute : Rajesh Cherthala
Photography Help : Ankit Yaduvanshi
Government Organizations
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Ministry of Textiles
Indrayani Handlooms, Nagpur
Maharashtra State Handloom Cor. Ltd
Weavers' service center, Nagpur
Sericulture Information Linkages
Central Silk Board, Government of India,
Bhandari Family
Binnet Kaur, Drishya Subramaniam
Himani Singh, Leeza Kukreja
Ritika Lohiya, Saloni Sultania