It is akin to wizardry and one has to start working in the field at a younger age to become skilled in this profession
If you are a devoted listener of Coke Studio Bangla, chances are you may not have missed its Season 3 opener, “Tati,” — a song that celebrates not just the music, but the very soul of Bangladeshi craftsmanship. Released under the creative direction of Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, the vocalists include Md Gonjer Ali, Oli Boy and the evergreen Jaya Ahsan.
Thread was born out of Syeda Sadia Afrina's passion for preserving the traditional art of Jamdani weaving.
A new export opportunity has opened up for Bangladesh as high-end apparel items made from local fabrics such as jamdani bring higher prices and offer an increased level of value-addition.
It gives special training to 160 students, weavers, Jamdani makers
Ruby Ghaznavi, a pioneer of the handicrafts movement in Bangladesh, breathed her last in Dhaka on Saturday, 14 January 2023. Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. She was 88 years old.
Every culture has its own identity, sometimes through a craft or uniqueness that it is known for. In the late 18th century,
Jamdani is a fine muslin fabric originated in Bangladesh, not very new in the global map. The opulence of jamdani design not only makes it a technical marvel but also guarantees its omnipotence in the handloom industry, no machine could ever surpass its richness. The much appreciated and cherished art of Jamdani weaving of Bangladesh has been duly recognised by UNESCO as the intangible cultural heritage in 2013. It is at the same time a recognition for the weavers.
Zaaya became quite popular after people watched REKKA starring the gorgeous actress Azmeri Haque Badhan. Her saris became a cult favourite after the airing of the web-series, early this year.
In today’s consumerist culture inside a materialistic world, slow fashion can be the conduit towards a sustainable fashion industry.
In the last one year, two Bangladeshi products—Jamdani and Hilsa—received Geographical Indications (GI) from the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT). The DPDT is currently working on analysing 24 more goods.
Ah, where does one begin with the rich cultural heritage and tradition of the magical land of Bengal? From the high pedestals of art and culture to the everyday humdrum of daily life, it is deeply steeped in age-old customs and traditions.
In the early hours of every Friday near the Demra Staff Quarter on the outskirts of Dhaka, a market comes alive with a frenzy of activities. This is a traditional haat, a place where a large number of saris and Jamdani fabrics are available at wholesale
The traditional art of Jamdani weaving, which is included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is an intricate process that takes several years to master. Nevertheless, as an outsider, the process is a fascinating one to observe - from the indigenous loom to the fine tasks of the weavers.
Once you've visited a Jamdani haat, you will think twice before metaphorically referring to a crowded and noisy place as a 'macher bazaar'.
