2024 / Monsoon Sem / Celebrating Crafts TOI-3

Tangaliya craft cluster

In Surendranagar in Gujarat, the students had their first hand-on experience with Tangaliya weaving by Mukeshbhai Makwana. Tangaliya weaving, also known as Dana weaving is practised by Dangasia community in Gujarat. Tiny dots of extra weft are twisted around a number of warp threads, giving an effect of bead embroidery to the fabric.

Location: Surendranagar, Gujarat

Collaborators: Manthan Educational Programme Society

Experts: Mukheshbhai Makwana

Team Members: Jay Thakkar, Kamna Vyas

Students: Dhairya Garg, Gurram Nipun, Ishani Kuwar, Jayati Golyan, Kanushri Taneja, Kolagani Neeharika, Lia , Nitya Parmar, Santhanu S , Sarvisetty Swathi, Saumya Patil, Prisha Shah