JUTE HANDICRAFTS
JUTE The Indian Handicraft
Preface
This documentation is a result of secondary research mainly through internet. It talks about the famous craft of Jute. This craft has evolved a lot since its origin till date. It is still the livelihood of many people in India. This documentation gives detailed information about the crafts, the process, its products, history and much more.
Acknowledgement
I would like to thank all the people who helped me in making this document. I’d like to thank my subject teacher Jui Ma’am for helping and guiding me through the whole process, and I’d like to express gratitude towards the people who’ve shared their knowledge about this topic on internet.
About the book Jute fibre has the tendency to transform into awe inspiring artifacts and handicrafts. Jute Crafts(or jute handicrafts) made from jute are appealing and just perfect to adorn the favorite nook of your home, offices, restaurants, hotels, and more. Join us on the journey from raw Jute to Jute products and from colourful Jute fibres to aesthetic home decor.
CONTENT 1) Introduction 2) Processing 3) Product Range 4) Geographical Aspects 5) History & Origin 6) Present Scenario Conclusion Bibliography
Introduction This book talks aboout and is dedicated to the Indian Craft ‘jute’. In India, Crafts are much more than just professions. They’re the culture and heritage of people taking their traditons forward. It is their livelihood and their identity. It is what makes them unique and known. Indian Jute Handicraft is famous worldwide and people specially visit places like UP, Bihar, Orissa etc. to buy those products.
Jute in India addressed as the "Golden Fibre" is one of the most common raw materials for packaging and for making exquisite craft items.
EXTRACTION There are many reasons as to why one should use jute products and encourage jute crafts in India. One of the reason is the way it is extracted and from the source it is extracted from. Jute is extracted from the fibre of jute tree that is obtained after prolonged soaking in water. This is a 100% natural and
biodegradable fibre, keeping the environment green & clean. Compared to other agro products, jute is much cheaper, but, when compared with synthetic fibres, Jute is a bit costlier. However, one should not forget the fact that jute is 100% natural, eco-friendly, and biodegradable.
CLIMATE AND SOILS Jute requires a warm and humid climate with temperature between 24° C to 37° C. Constant rain or water-logging is harmful. The new gray alluvial soil of good depth, receiving salt from annual floods, is best for jute. Flow ever jute is grown widely in sandy loams and clay loams.
PRODUCT RANGE
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Jute crafts include rugs, carpets, footwear, wine bottle bags, carry bags, handbags, wall hangings, jewellery, baskets, coasters, lamp shades, decorative articles and showpieces. These jute crafts are available in all colors, giving wide choices to customers. High grade jute threads are used to make clothes and other items that find extensive demand in the national and international markets.
JUTE ITEMS
Jute is mostly grown in West Bengal, which is close to UP, Bihar and Orissa. These are the Indian states, where one can easily get cheap labour for manufacturing jute products. However, there are many brilliant craftsmen who are designing and developing jute artefacts since generations.
HISTORY
Jute Rope In India jute craft is impregnated with a rich past. Before transmuted as a commodity used for commercial exploration jute had its utilitarian usage to make household and farm implements such as ropes, handmade clothes, wall hangings, etc. The jute craft
has developed in India centering the Eastern India. Bengal revelled in sacks and saris made of jute were usually used in the Middle Age producing maximum jute globally. Export of jute sacks as an essential commodity started in the 18th century.
Early nineteenth century marked an epoch in history with Bengal topping the chart and earning the title of the home of jute handicrafts from India. Craftsmen here create a myriad of items made from jute. Madhya Pradesh is also known for Jute craft from Bhopal, Indore and Gwalior. An elegant range of home decor and furnishings like cushion covers, table covers; tea cozies etc are available as attractive jute crafts.
Exquisite and colourful jute floorings, Garments made out of woven jute fibre are hugely in demand for its texture, design strikingly positioning themselves as popular crafty ingredients. Jute fabrics are decorated with tie
and dye, embroidery and block printing. Jute has strategically placed itself as a status symbol with its characteristic feature of high availability in a developing country like India.
Indian states have taken initiative to promote the creativity and sales of jute crafts. The Pondicherry Pudhumai Handicraft Artisans Cooperative Society arranges for a sale of Pondicherry Jute Craft, twice a year at the Gandhi Thidal on Goubert Avenue in Pondicherry. The sale brings forth a range of artefacts via utility items bringing artisans under a unified umbrella for the overall development of the craftsmen. The artisans are provided with training in design and skill development to keep pace with the demands of time and cultural globalization. Since the antiquity jute has remained the favourite material for its utilitarian and eco-friendly quality. The present scenario of jute industry offers a huge inspiration to the jute craft in India and encourages its expansion and demand in abroad. With the progression of time, this established form of Jute craft is flourishing in the national and international market.
Conclusion
The Craftsmen inn Indiaare very talented and have an expertise in this craft. Jute is a very favourable material, both for nature and for our budgets. It has a wide scope in market. People are making an effort in keeping this craft alive in India till date.
Bibliography
https://w w w.indianetzone.com/40/jute_craf ts.ht m http://www.juteproductsindia.com/jute-crafts/index.html
This book talks aboout and is dedicated to the Indian Craft ‘jute’. In India, Crafts are much more than just professions. They’re the culture and heritage of people taking their traditons forward. It is their livelihood and their identity. It is what makes them unique and known. Indian Jute Handicraft is famous worldwide and people specially visit places like UP, Bihar, Orissa etc. to buy those products.
Documentation by Lavanya Bist ITM IDM, Andheri