Training Place: Mawlong

17th - 29th June 2024

The project aims to innovate and advance product development across the weavers community. It focuses on training artisans in techniques that utilize locally sourced raw materials, readily available tools and the use of non-electrical machinery. This strategy promotes sustainability by reducing energy dependency and also empowers artisans to diversify their product range.

It enables them to explore new design possibilities and create products that is a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernity that appeals well in the contemporary market.

Ultimately, this initiative fosters economic growth by enabling artisans to produce marketable products through creativity and resourcefulness contributing to the community's socio-economic development.

Induction

Date	17 May 2024
Cluster	Mawlong
Agenda	Mobilization
Total Number of Attendees	28 attendees
Headman/Secretary	Shanbor Syiem
Master Artisan	Smt. Eres Matong
Assistant Artisan	Smt. Masbon Syiem

Modules

MODULE B.1

Eco-Printing on Eri silk

Eco print is a process where the colours and shapes of leaves or flower and other plants are transferred onto fabric through pounding & steaming.

MODULE B.2

Block Print on Eri silk

Block printing is the process of printing patterns by means of engraved wooden blocks.

MODULE B.3

Embroidery

Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to stitch thread or yarn. The basic techniques include crewel work, needlepoint, cross-stitch embroidery, and quilting, as well as quillwork and featherwork

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Training Place: Pla Sha

15th - 31st July 2024

The project aims to innovate and advance product development across the weavers community. It focuses on training artisans in techniques that utilize locally sourced raw materials, readily available tools and the use of non-electrical machinery. This strategy promotes sustainability by reducing energy dependency and also empowers artisans to diversify their product range.

It enables them to explore new design possibilities and create products that is a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernity that appeals well in the contemporary market.

Ultimately, this initiative fosters economic growth by enabling artisans to produce marketable products through creativity and resourcefulness contributing to the community's socio-economic development.

Date	2nd July 2024
Cluster	Pla Sha
Agenda	Mobilization
Total Number of Attendees	20 attendees
Headman/Secretary	-
Master Artisan	Smt. Tes Bey
Assistant Artisan

Modules

MODULE A.1

Yarn Twisting

Twisting is the process of interlacing fibers or yarns to create a continuous strand or ply.

Plying refers to the process of twisting together two or more strands of yarn to create a thicker, stronger yarn or rope.

This module will provide an introduction to twisting ply yarn using a hand twisting tool, with one or more colors.

MODULE A.2

Macrame

Macramé is a crafting technique that involves using yarn or rope to create various decorations by tying them into knots. They are then form into various decorative items like:- bags, wall decor, key chains, belts etc.

MODULE

MODULE A.1

Natural Dyeing

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Training Place: Rongjari

18th - 31st July 2024

The project aims to innovate and advance product development across the weavers community. It focuses on training artisans in techniques that utilize locally sourced raw materials, readily available tools and the use of non-electrical machinery. This strategy promotes sustainability by reducing energy dependency and also empowers artisans to diversify their product range.

It enables them to explore new design possibilities and create products that is a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernity that appeals well in the contemporary market.

Ultimately, this initiative fosters economic growth by enabling artisans to produce marketable products through creativity and resourcefulness contributing to the community's socio-economic development.

Date	18th July 2024
Cluster	Rongjari
Agenda	Mobilization
Total Number of Attendees	20 attendees
Headman/Secretary	-
Master Artisan	Smt Rosami Bey
Assistant Artisan

Modules

MODULE B.2

Block Print on Eri silk

Block printing is the process of printing patterns by means of engraved wooden blocks.

MODULE B.3

Embroidery

Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to stitch thread or yarn. The basic techniques include crewel work, needlepoint, cross-stitch embroidery, and quilting, as well as quillwork and featherwork.

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Training Place: Umdohkha

17th - 29th June 2024

The project aims to innovate and advance product development across the weavers community. It focuses on training artisans in techniques that utilize locally sourced raw materials, readily available tools and the use of non-electrical machinery. This strategy promotes sustainability by reducing energy dependency and also empowers artisans to diversify their product range.

It enables them to explore new design possibilities and create products that is a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernity that appeals well in the contemporary market.

Ultimately, this initiative fosters economic growth by enabling artisans to produce marketable products through creativity and resourcefulness contributing to the community's socio-economic development.

Date	17th May 2024
Cluster	Umdohkha
Agenda	Mobilization
Total Number of Attendees	28 attendees
Headman/Secretary	Shallping Khymdeit
Master Artisan	Kong Rebecca
Assistant Artisan	Kong Blopment Langi

Modules

MODULE B.3

Shibori on fabric & yarn

MODULE A.1 /A.2

Yarn twisting & Macrame

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Training Place: Nongpoh Cluster (SELDA)

16 - 28th Sept 2024

The project aims to innovate and advance product development across the weavers community. It focuses on training artisans in techniques that utilize locally sourced raw materials, readily available tools and the use of non-electrical machinery. This strategy promotes sustainability by reducing energy dependency and also empowers artisans to diversify their product range.

It enables them to explore new design possibilities and create products that is a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernity that appeals well in the contemporary market.

Ultimately, this initiative fosters economic growth by enabling artisans to produce marketable products through creativity and resourcefulness contributing to the community's socio-economic development.

Date	6th Sept 2024
Cluster	Nongpoh
Agenda	Mobilization
Total Number of Attendees	23 attendees
Headman/Secretary
Master Artisan	Smt. T.Tmung
Assistant Artisan

Modules

MODULE A.1

Yarn Twisting

Twisting is the process of interlacing fibers or yarns to create a continuous strand or ply.

Plying refers to the process of twisting together two or more strands of yarn to create a thicker, stronger yarn or rope.

This module will provide an introduction to twisting ply yarn using a hand twisting tool, with one or more colors.

MODULE A.2

Macrame

Macramé is a crafting technique that involves using yarn or rope to create various decorations by tying them into knots. They are then form into various decorative items like:- bags, wall decor, key chains, belts etc.

Ryndia yarn dyed in locally sourced ingredients was used in this technique.

MODULE B.2

Shibori

Shibori is a Japanese manual resist dyeing technique, which produces patterns on fabric. The pattern are achieved by stitching a pattern onto the fabric before dyeing or by tying it.

The technique was done using local dye ingredients over cotton and ryndia fabric in various tie dye designs

MODULE

Natural Dye

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Training Place: Tomonpo

21st Aug - 3rd Sept 2024

The project aims to innovate and advance product development across the weavers community. It focuses on training artisans in techniques that utilize locally sourced raw materials, readily available tools and the use of non-electrical machinery. This strategy promotes sustainability by reducing energy dependency and also empowers artisans to diversify their product range.

It enables them to explore new design possibilities and create products that is a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernity that appeals well in the contemporary market.

Ultimately, this initiative fosters economic growth by enabling artisans to produce marketable products through creativity and resourcefulness contributing to the community's socio-economic development.

Date	17 May 2024
Cluster	Tomonpo
Agenda	Mobilization
Total Number of Attendees	20 attendees
Headman/Secretary
Master Artisan	Lawrence Klein
Assistant Artisan	Jesilda Klein

Modules

MODULE B.1

Eco-Printing on Eri silk

Eco print is a process where the colours and shapes of leaves or flower and other plants are transferred onto fabric through pounding & steaming.

In this module eco-print was done on both cotton and ryndia fabric.

MODULE B.3

Embroidery

Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to stitch thread or yarn. The basic techniques include crewel work, needlepoint, cross-stitch embroidery, and quilting, as well as quillwork and featherwork.

Loom waste yarn or syrnai was used to stitch different embroidery pattern onto the fabric.

MODULE

Natural Dyeing

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Training Place: Nongkhrah

16th - 29th Oct 2024

The project aims to innovate and advance product development across the weavers community. It focuses on training artisans in techniques that utilize locally sourced raw materials, readily available tools and the use of non-electrical machinery. This strategy promotes sustainability by reducing energy dependency and also empowers artisans to diversify their product range.

It enables them to explore new design possibilities and create products that is a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernity that appeals well in the contemporary market.

Ultimately, this initiative fosters economic growth by enabling artisans to produce marketable products through creativity and resourcefulness contributing to the community's socio-economic development.

Date
Cluster	Nongkhrah
Agenda	Mobilization
Total Number of Attendees	25 attendees
Headman/Secretary
Master Artisan	Smt Melita Syiem
Assistant Artisan

Modules

MODULE A.1

Yarn Twisting

Twisting is the process of interlacing fibers or yarns to create a continuous strand or ply. Plying refers to the process of twisting together two or more strands of yarn to create a thicker, stronger yarn or rope.

This module will provide an introduction to twisting ply yarn using a hand twisting tool, with one or more colors.

MODULE A.2

Macrame

Macramé is a crafting technique that involves using yarn or rope to create various decorations by tying them into knots. They are then form into various decorative items like:- bags, wall decor, key chains, belts etc.

Ryndia yarn dyed in locally sourced ingredients was used in this technique.

MODULE

Natural Dye

MODULE B.1

Eco-Printing on Eri silk

Eco print is a process where the colours and shapes of leaves or flower and other plants are transferred onto fabric through pounding & steaming.

In this module eco-print was done on both cotton and ryndia fabric

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Revival of Heritage

The initiative to revive the heritage design is through collaborative research conducted across the clusters. The products for the revival of heritage design will be sampled and weaved by the weavers within the clusters ensuring authenticity and high quality craftsmanship.

1. Understanding Heritage: Conduct in-depth research to identify traditional designs, materials, and weaving techniques that hold cultural significance in each cluster.

2. Community Engagement: Involve local artisans in discussions to gather insights and stories about their craft, which can inform the design process.

3. Sampling Process: Develop initial samples based on collaborative research, integrating traditional motifs and modern functionality.

4. Local Materials: Prioritize the use of locally sourced materials to enhance sustainability and maintain the cultural identity of the products.

This approach not only revives heritage design but also creates a sustainable model that empowers artisans and preserves their invaluable skills for future generations

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National Handloom Day

National Handloom Day 2024 was celebrated in Shillong with a vibrant array of events aimed to promoting the rich tradition of handloom weaving in the region. The celebration emphasized the significance of handloom in preserving culture identity and supporting local artisans.

The event at State Central Library, Shillong included Chief guest Bah Paul Lyngdoh, Textiles Minister and Special Guest, Dr. Anna Louise Meynell, international textile expert from Scotland, Commissioner & Secretary, Arts & Culture Shri. FR Kharkongor, Padmashree Smt. Patricia Mukhim and government officials.