Farm to Fibre: Textile Weaving Workshop in Chennai

What this workshop is about: Cotton is indigenous to India, with a long history dating from the Indus Valley. This workshop introduces you to India's cotton heritage, its role in the struggle for independence, and the challenges faced by cotton cultivators, spinners and weavers today. It provides an insight into sustainable farming, and sustainable textile production.

You can also try your hand at weaving natural-dyed cotton on a lap loom. Under the guidance of a trained weaver, you can spend 2-3 hours in a focused, creative and meditative process. Weaving is an ancient art, and a cornerstone of human civilization. It helps connect us to our traditional knowledge systems, and to nature. No prior weaving knowledge is needed.

This experience could be a great waypoint in a journey of conscious fashion, to support a gentler, more planet-friendly way of life.

Workshop Details:

• Listen to The Story of Cotton, from farm to fibre. Touch and learn the different types of cotton fabrics. See how hand-spinning is done, as well as the way natural colours are produced (30 minutes)
• Weaving demonstration to show you how a loom is set and how yarn turns into cloth (15 minutes)
• Weaving practice - Try your hand at weaving on a small lap loom. You can create a small tapestry in the colours and patterns of your choice. This can take anything from 1 hour to 3 hours depending on the size of the lap loom (we have small and medium sizes) and the complexity of the design you create. Expert guidance will be available during the process.

The workshop is led by a non-profit that has been working in creating a sustainable ecosystem for cotton clothing. It is conducted at their centre in Adyar, where you can also check out their range of organic cotton clothing for men, women and children.

Duration: 2.5 hours approximately.

Costs:
Rs 3000 per person for group of 6 to 10 persons
Rs 3500 per person for group of 5 persons
Rs 4000 per person for group of 4 persons
Rs 5000 per person for group of 3 persons
Rs 6000 per person for 2 persons
Rs 10000 for a solo traveller

Inclusions: Guided workshop, all materials required for the session, filtered water, tea, and all taxes.

Exclusions: Transport, meals, tips. If you need pick-up/drop, please let us know and we can arrange it at additional cost. We are also happy to help you order snacks or food from good local restaurants.

Prior reservation is mandatory. WhatsApp wa.me/+919867707414. or email deepa@magictoursofindia.com