Handloom Weaving in India process | Preparatory of weaving process | what are the things that can be woven in a loom| Different weaving images with name | Parts and Accessories of handloom, Shuttle , Sley,

Handloom weaving in India process | Preparatory of weaving process | what are the things that can be woven in a loom| Different weaving images with name | Parts and Accessories of handloom, Shuttle , Sley, 

              

 Preparatory Process of Weaving:-

The preparatory process transforms raw yarn into a warp and weft arrangement ready for the loom. Yarn purchased from the market usually comes in raw form and requires preparation according to the design and fabric requirements.

 

Steps in the Preparatory Process:

 

1. Winding

2. Sizing

3. Warping

4. Drafting

5. Denting

6. Looming

7. Weaving

 

1. Winding:-

In this stage, yarn is wound from its market form—Cone, Cheese, Spool, or Hank—into packages suitable for warp and weft preparation.

 

Best form for handloom weaving: Hank yarn.

 

Equipment used: Winder, swift, and swift stand.

 

2. Sizing:-

Sizing is essential for warp yarns to make them smoother, rounder, and stronger. Since warp threads face more stress and strain than weft threads, sizing improves their strength and reduces breakage.

 

Common sizing ingredients:

1. Sagoo grinnell

2. Khai (rice flour)

3. Arrowroot

4. Maize starch (Bhutta)

3. Warping Process:-

Warping transfers yarn from single packages into an evenly spread sheet of yarn with the required number of ends, wound onto a warp beam.

 

Warping machine parts:

 Bobbin, creel, sectional heck, sectional reed, sectional drum.

 

Types of warping in handloom:

a. Street warping

b. Vertical warping

c. Sectional warping

 

4. Drafting:-

Drafting (or drawing-in) involves passing warp ends through the heald eyes according to the design using a drawing hook.

 

Types of drafting:

1. Straight

2.Pointed

3. Skip

4. Group

5. Special

5. Denting:-

After drafting, warp ends are passed through the reed dents to maintain spacing and alignment. Care is taken to keep the warp in the central position of the reed. Reed count varies depending on the product.

 

6. Looming:-

This stage involves setting up the loom and completing all tie-up arrangements before weaving begins.

 

7. Weaving:-

Weaving is the process of interlacing warp (longitudinal) and weft (transverse) threads to form cloth. The pattern and structure depend on the weave type—plain, twill, satin, or decorative weaves.

 

Parts & Accessories of a Handloom

Shuttle – Carries the weft yarn through the shed.

Sley – Holds the reed and beats the weft into place.

Reed – Maintains spacing of warp threads.

Heald/Heald Frame – Lifts and lowers warp threads.

Temple – Keeps fabric width constant.

Warp Beam – Holds the prepared warp yarn.

Advantage of the Charkha

The Charkha is a traditional spinning wheel used for winding and spinning yarn.

Simple, low-cost, and portable.

Encourages self-reliance (Swadeshi movement symbol).

Useful for small-scale yarn production in rural areas.

Social and Cultural Notes

National Handloom Day is celebrated on 7th August every year to honor weavers and promote handloom products.

 

The hashtag campaigns like #Vocal4Local, #AtmanirbharBharat, and #SaluteForWeaver encourage buying and supporting Indian handloom.

 

If you want, I can also create a diagram chart showing this whole process step-by-step for easy understanding, with images of each part and process. That would make this content ready for a blog post or presentation.