Weaving Light – 2

The parachute’s canopy was originally constructed of canvas and was later replaced by silk. Silk outperformed canvas because it was thinner, lighter, stronger, fire resistant, and readily foldable. The parachutes deployed in Europe during World War I were constructed of Bangalore silk. Central silk board and Tata silk farm all started at that time. According to reports, the Manickavelu family sold silk for parachutes during World War I. The Manickavelu family home now known to be NGMA (National Gallery of Modern Art) which was known as Manickavelu Mansion. The most fascinating narrative is that these parachutes were in high demand during the war, but wherever they landed, it appears that local girls and women rushed to gather the silk to make outfits. It became really stylish. It’s somewhat like the expression “Clothing the Naked Country with Silk.”, Parachute silk became immensely popular and was used in wedding dresses. Though the cloth was of high quality, the bride expressed dissatisfaction with the colors available, such as olive green, Khakhi, and brown. The journey of the material from a battle zone to a wedding ceremony is quite intriguing.

Katori Blouse – Advertisement is the most prominent kind of mass communication; with changes in the manufacturing business, forms of communication have also increased significantly. To assess the influence of advertisement, especially in the case of Katori Bluouse, we may consider factors such as gender, economy, technology, and industrial development. To show how all of these notions interact with a basic product like a blouse, which is expressly intended for women and is often produced by a male-dominated tailoring community. The blouse stiching occupation is interestingly placed between the skill demonstrated by the women who run these small enterprises from there homes to the mass produced production unit. The advertisments also differ for the household enterprises against the massed produced unit.The use of images, talent, and a popular medium to promote a unique, personally personal product on a widely used mass communication platform.

Cubbon Pete, a historic locality in Bangalore, is known for its rich cultural heritage. It is located near the Pete and Cantonment and was dominated by the Devangas weaver community. The area is a hub for weavers, designing, punching jacquard cards, dyes, and yarns, and manufacturing popular silk sarees. The tradition of weaving and selling silk sarees continues to thrive, attracting customers from the region. In this area, traditional bone setters and healers are well-known. Kaiangadi Papanna, a traditional local masseur with a clinic in Cubonpet, has inherited the ability to treat any nerve, bone, or joint using herbal treatments, touch, and knowledge. The Devang Weaver Community, the Gardi Mane Wrestlers, the traditional local masseurs, and the jacquard punching card workers all contribute to a male-dominated cultural, economic, and political environment. Pete serves as an important marker for assessing the influence of technological advancements and its impact on the local communities. Migration, evolution, and industrialization have all had a significant influence on the space’s infrastructure, demographics, and culture.

Copyright is an important subject in today’s technologically evolved society, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence. What exactly does this mean? What do the terms original, copy, and xerox stand for? To go into this broad topic, it is vital to understand the legal implications and safeguards that surround intellectual property. To measure the impact of development on skills, craftspeople, and the economy that supports them. Take a deeper look at how silk-producing units emerged and evolved over time. Throughout the history of the Devang community, personalities such as Tippu Sultan and the Maharaja of Mysore had a significant impact on the transition from exclusive manufacturing units to mass production units. Deconstructing the concept of ownership through use of Xerox as a metaphor.