1.1 Background of the study

The hand-spun cotton- खादी is of special significance to Indians Gandhiji elevated the fragile thread

of cotton to a symbol of strength and self-sufficiency. With time this tradition seems to be vanishing from

the city. This, even though there are many people from the older generations, who know to weave and do

it often as part of their daily routine and are keen to transfer this tradition to the younger generations. Yet,

they have been unable to do so perhaps, for the lack of a definite medium for knowledge transfer in those

days, weaving खादी was like meditation. The rich handwoven materials are preferred worldwide. But the

state of its primary stakeholder- the weavers are at risk. The handloom industry is heavily suffering from

globalization and a lack of up-gradation. This suggests the program, of a Design Hub.

This hub will not just be a place to learn and teach spinning and weaving खादी, but also one that

produces a saleable fabric with the opportunity of marketing. The design proposes the addition of studios

to learn spinning, weaving, sewing, designing, a space to sell, and additional informal spaces to exhibit, a

space for research and development for the designers and artisans to learn and research new trends and

techniques.

Raw material Threading

Weaving

Sample making Manufacturing of khadi

Dyeing