If Jamdani is to survive and thrive in the modern ... I need to become deeply familiar with each design. Repetition makes things easier — once I get used to a design, it takes me just five ...

Jamdani is a time-consuming and labour-intensive form of handloom weaving traditionally practised by craftspeople around Dhaka. The sheer cotton textiles are renowned for the richness of their motifs, ...

She spoke about a field visit to Naupada and Kalna, where she encountered a Jamdani weaver immersed in his craft. What struck Shah was the absence of any structured checks, graphs, or design ...