Silk Looming
One of the most prized commodities in the old world before the industrial revolution, the art of silk looming was understandably a fiercely guarded secret.
Now you can take a look at the entire process from farming the silk, weaving the fibre and finally looming your own piece of silk fabric! This is not just a tour where you just snap pictures, you actually get to create your own patterns on a silk loom!
Silk Looming
Momos
 Removing the silk from the worms |
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 Removing the fibres |
 Creating Silk threads |
 Getting the loom ready |
 Chug on! |
Start off by checking out the farm where little silk worms weave their wonders! Then try your hand at separating the silk from the worms with a bowl of water.
The resulting silk fibres will then be weaved into lines of silk threads with a wheel and finally the complicated looking loom will be set up for you to create your own little silk masterpiece!
The Process
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Host: Surendra Bhandari
A professor of textile studies, Surendra wanted to use practical knowledge to help the disadvantaged. Setting up a number of education non profits, he is able to help his beneficiaries create a livelihood for themselves.
