This book aims to solve the problem of the absence of clarification regarding the technical aspects of Indian handloom. There are almost no books other than a few by the same author that address how handloom products are made, the workflow of the handloom process, how to judge the authenticity of a handloom product, and the quality parameters of most popular handloom products.
This book is suitable for:
- Handloom enthusiasts
- Budding handloom business owners
- People planning to start a handloom business
- Designers aiming to work with Indian handloom
Book Content:
- Introduction to raw material
- Yarn: an overview
- Textile dyes
- Handloom technology
- Woven textile design
- Decorative handloom techniques
- Woven fabric structure
- Identifying authentic handloom textile
- Handloom workflow
- Cost implications
- Quality parameters & test methods
- Further reading
BRIEF BIO OF THE AUTHOR
• Over 18 years of domain experience in the handloom industry.
• Served as a strategic advisor for fashion brands globally.
• served as an visiting instructor in various prestigious fashion and textile school globally
• Recognised and awarded by the ‘World Economic Forum’ for his significant contributions to the Indian Handloom sector.
• Mentored over 80 successful handloom start-ups.
The Handloom Foundation is the publisher of this book. The entire purchase amount, including the author’s royalty, will go to the ‘Go to School’ initiative of the Handloom Foundation.
