SAORI is a Japanese contemporary weaving style rooted in Zen philosophy, emphasizing free-flowing, uninhibited hand weaving. This unique approach celebrates individuality, encouraging you to connect with your authentic self and express yourself without boundaries.

Non-Technical, Non-Judgmental Approach: Unlike traditional weaving, SAORI doesn't require planning or adherence to patterns. Instead, you'll embark on a journey of exploration, challenging your beliefs and embracing the process. With no rules or mistakes, everyone can enjoy this liberating approach to handweaving 

Workshop Details

Duration: 12 hours
(3 days, 4 1/2 hours/day including lunch break)
Time: 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Eligibility: Adults and children aged 12 and above
Batch size: 2 to 3
Course facilitator: SAORI-certified instructor
Fees: ₹ 14,200/- (inclusive of materials & taxes)

Immersive Experience: Working individually on a user-friendly SAORI loom, you'll quickly get into the rhythm of weaving. Explore different yarns and materials and discover various SAORI techniques. Our instructor will guide you through the core philosophy, origins, and history of SAORI weaving.

Your Creative Journey: As you weave, you'll reflect on your learning and exploratory journey. At the end of the course, you'll have created a unique yardage that you can transform into a scarf, wall hanging, or framed art piece.

Continuing Your SAORI Journey: After the course, you'll be able to pursue SAORI weaving independently. Our instructor will provide guidance on choosing the right SAORI loom and accessories for purchase. You can also book loom-time rental at our studio for further exploration or your project.

A Life-Affirming Experience: SAORI instructor Naresh says, "I don't teach; I guide and share my learnings. I encourage you to explore, find your own answers, and celebrate your unique creative journey.’”

Join us for an unforgettable SAORI weaving experience that will inspire and empower you to tap into your creative potential.

Designed by Textile designer and artist Mrs. Kalyani Pramod, this comprehensive course is perfect for fashion designers and entrepreneurs seeking to collaborate with traditional weaving clusters. The course will help the designer understand weaves, interact with the weaver better and implement design intervention ideas more effectively. 

Duration: 2 weeks (6 days/week, 6 hours/day including a break)
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Eligibility: Beginners
Batch Size: 3 participants
Course Facilitator: Experienced textile designer from NID/NIFT/IIHT
Fees: ₹ 47,200/- (inclusive of materials & taxes)

Hands-On Learning with Modern Treadle Looms:

Our course focuses on hands-on learning, using 2-shaft modern treadle looms that mimic traditional looms. These ergonomic looms make it easy for beginners to start weaving within minutes. Since the focus of the course is learning and knowledge acquisition, we use thicker varieties of cotton yarns that are used for weaving scarfs rather than fine silk/ cotton yarns used by traditional artisans for weaving sarees.

Course Curriculum:

- Prepare warps and dress the loom
- Master basic weaving techniques
- Learn iconic Indian handweaving techniques, such as Korvai and temple border motifs
- Explore extra weft motifs, including jamdani and Buttas
- Live demonstration of extra warp techniques, Jala/ Adai, and traditional piecing methods like Petni.

Project Work:

After completing the learning sessions, participants will work on a project individually to weave a scarf from scratch, selecting yarn colours, participate in preparing the warp & dressing the loom and weave the scarf applying the techniques learnt.

Join us to immerse yourself in the world of traditional weaving and gain practical knowledge.

Immersive 2-Week Course. Designed for fashion designers, interior designers, entrepreneurs, and craft enthusiasts, this comprehensive course introduces you to the art of multi-shaft weaving.

Course Overview:

Duration: 2 weeks (6 days/week, 6 hours/day including a break)
Eligibility: Beginners
Batch Size: 4 participants
Course Facilitator: Experienced textile designer from NID/NIFT/IIHT
Fees: ₹ 47,200/- (Inclusive of materials & taxes)

The course will guide you through:

- Warp preparation
- Dressing the loom
- Reading weaving drafts
- Exploration of weave structures like plain weave & its derivatives, twill weaves and 4-end satin.
- Analysis of weave structures and their applications
- Colour interactions
- Introduction to International weaving design software
- Yarn requirement calculations basics

Hands-On Learning:

Working individually on Ashford 4-shaft table looms, you'll warp the yarns and dress the looms three times, So, you will gain confidence of preparing the loom for multi-shaft weaving in future and explore different weave structures on your own. Exposure to reading weaving drafts, simulating weave designs using software, understanding colour interactions and knowledge of fabric drape and construction will give a better understanding of materials and empower you to design better.

Project Work:

- Choose yarn count and colours of your choice
- Calculate yarn requirements
- Prepare weaving pattern design
- Prepare warp
- Dress the loom
- Weave and complete the project (table runner/ place mats/ cushion cover)

Course material:

Take home a binder containing weaving information and swatches you created during the course.

Join us for an immersive learning experience, empowering you to unlock the world of multi-shaft weaving.