Of Rich Textiles and Historic Lineages: Ahmedabad Textile Trail

Feb 10, 2018

10:30 AM - 01:30 PM

Ahmedabad - Ashram Road, Ahmedabad, India 380013

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2018-02-10 10:30:00 2018-02-10 13:30:00 Asia/Kolkata Of Rich Textiles and Historic Lineages: Ahmedabad Textile Trail In this walk, Breakaway ventures into the stories and traditions that have created the fabric of contemporary India and provided the world with some of the finest threads and most sought-after textiles. Situated on the banks of the river Sabarmati, Ahmedabad city has witnessed the rule of different dynasties that have contributed to its rich textile heritage. Handspun, Handwoven & Hand-stitched—this is the motto of the label from where we are going to start our tour. This organisation empowers women artisans, practices sustainable ways of garment production and promotes conscious consumerism. Get introduced to traditional Indian embroidery techniques like Aahir embroidery, Rabari embroidery, etc. Next, the walk will take you back to the Gandhi era: observe how khadi cotton was spun and know about the textile’s immense contribution to the Indian Freedom movement. Interact, observe and learn the art of spinning from a master weaver whose father initiated Gandhiji and taught him to make his own clothes on the spinning wheel. This guided tour is free. Date: 10 February 2018 Duration: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Meeting time: 10:15 am Meeting Point: 204-205 Ashirwad Complex, Opposite Bata Showroom, Above Nakshtra Ayurvedam, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad Walk Leader: Ms. Hetal Srivastav Medium: English Things to keep in mind: Mandatory registration closes after 25 entries. If you are unable to attend the walk after having registered, please inform us over an email or a text message. Email: ihwf@sahapedia.org Parking facilities available; recommend availing public transport. Photography allowed. Wear comfortable shoes and carry water. Ahmedabad - Ashram Road, Ahmedabad, India 380013 Creativeyatra.com info@creativeyatra.com

In this walk, Breakaway ventures into the stories and traditions that have created the fabric of contemporary India and provided the world with some of the finest threads and most sought-after textiles. Situated on the banks of the river Sabarmati, Ahmedabad city has witnessed the rule of different dynasties that have contributed to its rich textile heritage.
Handspun, Handwoven & Hand-stitched—this is the motto of the label from where we are going to start our tour. This organisation empowers women artisans, practices sustainable ways of garment production and promotes conscious consumerism. Get introduced to traditional Indian embroidery techniques like Aahir embroidery, Rabari embroidery, etc. Next, the walk will take you back to the Gandhi era: observe how khadi cotton was spun and know about the textile’s immense contribution to the Indian Freedom movement. Interact, observe and learn the art of spinning from a master weaver whose father initiated Gandhiji and taught him to make his own clothes on the spinning wheel.
This guided tour is free.
Date: 10 February 2018
Duration: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Meeting time: 10:15 am
Meeting Point: 204-205 Ashirwad Complex, Opposite Bata Showroom, Above Nakshtra Ayurvedam, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad
Walk Leader: Ms. Hetal Srivastav
Medium: English

Things to keep in mind:
Mandatory registration closes after 25 entries.
If you are unable to attend the walk after having registered, please inform us over an email or a text message.
Email: ihwf@sahapedia.org
Parking facilities available; recommend availing public transport.
Photography allowed.
Wear comfortable shoes and carry water.