Book design

Team work

Team KURAL did a book design on Bhavani Jamakkalam in collaboration with SEI foundation. The purpose of the book is to give insights into the traditional knowledge of Jamakkalam which has been passed on through various generations. This is the first attempt that has ever been made in creating a documentation book for Jamakkalam.

The book contains the detailed making process of Jamakkalam, starting from the dyeing process, spinning process, and traditional designs to the weaving process. The pit looms which are used by the jamakkalam weavers were measured and a detailed drawing has been documented to get a peek into their working environment and working culture. Other than these, the loom parts, the weaving, and the fabric structure of jamakkalam have been analyzed and documented. The traditional designs with their vernacular language have also been cataloged for future generations to use as a reference.

In addition to this, we have also done ergonomic analysis. We are one of the very few who have taken the initiative to do an ergonomic analysis for the artisans, stressing the significance of it in the handicraft industry, as the craft will sustain only if the craftsmen are healthy.

My role:

• Documentation, Research and analysis with other team members

• Writing the contents of the book

• Book design with my colleague

• Ergonomic analysis (Working environment and working posture analysis)