Design Resource
Saree Weaving - Kasargod, Kerala
Kasargod Sarees Training Centre
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral, Divyadarshan C. S. and Lija M. G.
Tools and Raw Materials
Following are the tools and raw materials required for Kasargod Saree Weaving:
• Cotton Yarns: Generally cotton yarns are preferred to make the Kasargod saree’s.
• Boiler: It is generally used to boil the yarn for about 24 hours.
• Charaka Equipment: It is used to wind the yarn onto the bobbins and pirns.
• Warping Frames: Warping is generally done on frames in Kasargod.
• Bamboo Sticks: It is generally used to squeeze the yarns after dyeing.
• Horizontal Pole: It is used to dry the yarns in shade for about 2- 3 days.
• Small Bags with Sand: It is used to hold the border yarns firmly.
• Dyeing Tank: Two tanks are specially made for the dyeing purpose in this unit.
• Creels: The coloured bobbins are placed on creels as per the pattern for warping.
• Plastic Pirns: It is used to wind the yarns for weaving.
• Bobbins: The coloured yarns wound on it for warping.
• Brush usually of Palm Fibers: Generally used to apply the starch on yarns on the loom.
• Small Wood and Charcoal Pieces: It is generally used to dry the yarns in the rainy / winter season after the application of starch.
• Basin with Little Water: It is used to immerse the winded pirns for strength purpose before weaving.
