Design Resource
Punki and Thulma - Dharamghar
Blanket Weaving
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Tools and Raw Materials
The tools and raw materials are provided by the ‘Gandhi Ashram Khadighram Udyog’. Processed wool and tools are provided to the villagers. The tools are manufactured by local people whereas; the wool is bought from Dehradun.
The tools and materials used are:
Wool:
It is used to weave the blanket.
Kayun (Comb or brush):
Pointed tooth brush used to brush the weaved blanket.
Punja:
It is used to beat on the weaved thread.
Scissors:
It is used to trim the fiber.
Knife:
It is used to cut the thread.
Weaving Loom:
It is used to weave the carpet.
Fly shuttle:
Its used while weaving.
Biring:
Bamboo stick used while weaving to maintain the stiffness on the weaved blanket.
Katliya:
Spindle on which the thread is spun manually.
