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Ghongdi - A Tale of Fiber to Fabric

Woolen Blanket

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IDC, IIT Bombay

Tools and Raw Materials

The tools that are required for the making of Ghongdi:

• Hath Maag	- A very oldest model of pit loom which is used for weaving ghongdi.
• Tanari	- A composition of a plank and vertically fixed wooden rod which is used for warping process.
• Kochi	- Beautifully handmade brush made out of grassroots and wood which is used for brushing the yarns during the warping process
• Ghaana	- A huge stone grinder which is used for grinding tamarind seeds for making starch.
• Basti	- A component of warping frame.
• Baila	- A component of warping frame.
• Wool	- The raw wool is used for making yarns and later woven into blanket form.
• Chinchoka	- The tamarind seeds which is used for making starch.

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