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Design Resource
Cotton Sari Weaving
Cotton Weaving of Namma Bhoomi NGO
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Tools and Raw Materials
Different tools and raw materials used for the making process are as below:
• Pure Cotton: The basic raw material used.
• Threads: Cotton threads are used in the weaving process. Probably 2/40’s, 2/60’s and 2/80’s count cotton threads are used for weaving the sarees.
• Dying Colours: The cotton threads are dyed as per the colour combinations and designs of the sari to be woven.
• Floor Looms: Traditional weaving machine is used for weaving the sari.
• Fly-Shuttle: This tool helps to carry the cotton threads, through the warp sheds (opening of the warp) which are interlocked in the spindle while weaving.
• Warping Machine: It is used to prepare a warp as per the requirement of the design. A warping machine generally has a cylindrical drum-type look.
• Reeling Machine: It helps in making threads into reels and or bobbins.
