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The Cult Behind the Culture: A Framework to Promote Kancheepuram Silk Saree Weavers

Narain, RK and Senthil, N and Kumar, T (2024) The Cult Behind the Culture: A Framework to Promote Kancheepuram Silk Saree Weavers. [Book Chapter]

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66218-8_26

Abstract

This paper explores the complex world of silk saree weaving in Kancheepuram, looking at the social, cultural, and economic aspects that affect the lives of the artisans who practise this age-old profession. Kancheepuram is known for creating some of the world's most stunning silk sarees. This study aims to capture the spirit of the weaving community and their commitment to maintaining a centuries-old cultural practice by looking beyond the threads and looms. The story will be told through a series of powerful images and thought-provoking prose that tell the tales of specific weavers and their families. Beyond the final result, the emphasis is on demonstrating the skill, commitment, and familial ties that preserve this age-old art form. This research investigates the meeting point of tradition and modernity via the lens of the camera, illuminating how the weavers navigate the difficulties of a world that is changing quickly while preserving the rich heritage of Kancheepuram silk. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.

Item Type: Book Chapter
Publication: Studies in Systems, Decision and Control
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Additional Information: The copyright for this article belongs to the Publisher.
Department/Centre: Division of Mechanical Sciences > Department of Design & Manufacturing (formerly Centre for Product Design & Manufacturing)
Date Deposited: 07 Dec 2024 17:14
Last Modified: 07 Dec 2024 17:14
URI: http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/87060

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