Handlooms Products: Making Process, Types and Examples

1.What Is Tie and Dye Method? How Is It Done?

• The tie and dye is a dyeing process in which different colours are used on a piece of fabric.
• The steps of the tie and dye process are as follows,
• Folding: The fabric is washed, cleaned and folded correctly.
• Twisting: The fabric is twisted and tied with a string or rubber band.
• Pleating: Pleats are formed to make a design.
• Dyeing: The fabric is dipped into colour for dyeing, after which it is pressed and dried.

2.What Is Muslin? Why Is Muslin So Expensive, and Where It Was Originated?

• Muslin is a breathable fabric that is made up of silk.
• It is soft and keeps our bodies cool.
• Muslin first originated in Mosul. It is a city in Iraq.
• The fabric is durable enough; in the past, muslin was used by royalties, which is why it is so expensive.

3.What Is Batik Dyeing?

• Batik is a type of dyeing technique that is used on fabrics.
• Mostly brown, red, blue, and green colours are used during batik dyeing.
• Wood blocks of different shapes and patterns are used.
• It is a sequential dyeing process which was originated in Southeast Asia.

4.What Is Gota Patti?

• Gota Patti is a type of embroidery work involving thread and golden cloth called gota.
• This work is from the state of Rajasthan.

5.Which Indian City Is Famous for Silk Sarees?

• Kanchipuram, a city in Tamil Nadu, is famous for making authentic silk sarees in India.
• These silk sarees are of high quality, and the fabric looks lustrous due to the detailed zari work.

6.What Is Jamwar?

• Jamwar is a type of shawl that is made with pashmina wool. They were introduced in India by the Mughals from Afghanistan and Turkestan.
• These shawls are made in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
• These shawls have brocaded parts woven with silk threads and designed with floral motifs.