Jamdani is a vividly patterned, sheer cotton fabric, traditionally woven on a handloom by craftspeople and apprentices around Dhaka. Jamdani textiles combine intricacy of design with muted or vibrant colours, and the finished garments are highly breathable. Jamdani is a time-consuming and labour-intensive form of weaving because of the richness of its motifs, which are created directly on the loom using the discontinuous weft technique. Weaving is thriving today due to the fabric's popularity for making saris, the principal dress of Bengali women at home and abroad. The Jamdani sari is a symbol of identity, dignity and self-recognition and provides wearers with a sense of cultural identity and social cohesion. The weavers develop an occupational identity and take great pride in their heritage; they enjoy social recognition and are highly respected for their skills.
| Author: Mohammed Ali Milu |
| Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Publication Date: Feb 09, 2014 |
| Number of Pages: 24 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: 1495461645 |
| ISBN-13: 9781495461644 |
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