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Techniques of Velvet Handloom Weaving
Radhana Raheja
The Makhmali Way: The Technical Complexities of Velvet Handloom Weaving   After witnessing years of glory, in the 19th century the intricate and time-consuming art of silk velvet weaving came up against competition from velvet powerlooms, which led to its rapid decline and near disappearance. …
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Technique of Velvet Handloom Weaving
Radhana Raheja
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Dimasa Textiles: Weaving Techniques and Processes, Terminology and History
Gargee Bhattacharjee
People and Practices: An Outline This article is based on a study of the textile practices of the ‘Dimasa Kachari’, a sub group of the ‘Greater Kachari’ clan, who belong to the Indo-Mongoloid group of peoples. Their main settlements are in Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong, Nowgong and Cachar districts of…
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Dimasa Costumes
Gargee Bhattacharjee
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Dimasa Weaving Process
Gargee Bhattacharjee
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The Dimasa Kacharis of Cachar District: An Overview
Gargee Bhattacharjee
Identity The Dimasa Kachari tribe in Cachar District of Assam is a sub-group of the Dimasa community spread across Assam and Nagaland. According to Bathari (2014:13), ethnically the Dimasas are known to be part of the Bodo group, but in the history of Assam they are mostly referred to as Kachari.…
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Dimasa Textiles: Further Reading
Gargee Bhattacharjee
Allen, B.C. 1905. Assam District Gazetteers: Cachar. Calcutta: The Baptist Mission Press.   Bardalai, B.N. 1988. Dimasa Kacharis of Assam. Guwahati:Tribal Research Institute, Assam.   Barman, Biswayoti. 2013. Dimasa Vir Kingbadanti Purush Sambhudhan Phonglo: Uttar Purbanchaler Ekti Anyatama Jagoron…
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Paithani Saree: Woven Histories of Maharashtra
Ruchita Belapurkar
  India is well known since ancient times for its handloom and cloth weaving industry. One of the major trade items in the Indo-Roman trade in the 2nd century CE was woven cloth, especially muslin, a cloth that can be dyed and embroidered, originating from Paithan. Caves in the region, from 1st…
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Paithani Saree of Maharashtra
Ruchita Belapurkar
The Paithani saree derives its name from Paithan, the town which has been producing these exquisite sarees for about 2,000 years now. A silk saree with gold zariwork, it is identified by its typical motifs and borders. It enjoyed the patronage of the Peshwas and the Nizam and was considered a royal…
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Muslin Jamdani: In Conversation with Rajib Debnath
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