A handloom textile passes through many hands before it is finally held by the wearer
Varanasi's crafts ecosystem is home to a multitude of highly specialised artisans who are the cornerstone of every Tilfi garment. Today and every day, we are proud to celebrate our talented craftspeople and their exceptional craftsmanship that brings beauty to life,
one thread at a time.
नक्शाबंद - Grapher of the Weaver's Blueprint
A nakshaband’s job is one of exceptional geometric and spatial precision, mastered over decades. Once the weaving design is finalized, the nakshaband translates it onto a large graph paper, inch-wise.
गेठुआ कारीगर - Architects of the Warp
Gethua wali dadis, as they are lovingly called in the community, are experts at setting up the gethuas or heddles of the loom, which are used for the raising or lowering process of warp threads.
रफूगर - Fixers of Flaws
A handloom rafoogar is a master at fixing the tiniest of tears and flaws on textiles. Using extra yarns, they create structures similar to that of the base fabric, making the rips almost invisible.
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