Studio of Weaving-Loom

June 16, 2019June 16, 2019 by AZIMVTH Ashram, posted in Looms - weaving, Studio

Spinning of cotton yarns used to be a household activity in Haridwar few decades ago. Now, the manual weaving looms are situated about 6 km away from AZIMVTH Ashram.

Follow two videos shows the looms in action.

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Studio of Weaving-Loom
Weaving of cotton and wool
Spinning of cotton and wool
Arm knitting

Stoles were washed and dried before cutting each in thin strips to make 'yarn'.

Stoles were washed and dried before cutting each in thin strips to make ‘yarn’.

Final artwork 1 - 'Jhanda'

Final artwork 1 – ‘Jhanda’

The final artwork could be used in many ways - wall hanging, curtain, etc.

The final artwork could be used in many ways – wall hanging, curtain, etc.

Final artwork 2 - 'Betrothal'

Final artwork 2 – ‘Betrothal’

Close-up of 'Betrothal'

Close-up of ‘Betrothal’

'Betrothal' displayed with 50 year old wood-carving

‘Betrothal’ displayed with 50 year old wood-carving

'Betrothal' displayed with yoga postures, blessed by Saraswati

‘Betrothal’ displayed with yoga postures, blessed by Saraswati

Final artwork 3 - 'Tee' displayed with 50 year old wood-carving.

Final artwork 3 – ‘Tee’ displayed with 50 year old wood-carving.