03 Dec 2015- | Amity University Mumbai
Traditional Embroidery
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The School of Fashion Design & Technology at Amity University Mumbai conducted an 8-week (16 hours) course on 'Traditional Embroidery' (Paramparic Kadhai) for the women of adjoining villages. This was done as an initiative towards 'Skill India' program.
16 women from village Bhatan registered for the course that commence from 3rd January, 2016 for 8 weeks. Variety of embroidery stitches were taught in this course namely Satin, Stem, Herringbone, Lazy-Daisy, Bullion stitch, French knot to name a few. They were also taught the process of design development for Centre and border motifs, along with the method of design transfer to cloth.
We charged the ladies a nominal fee of Rs. 300/- which was towards the material expenses and other relevant items procured. This course related material was provided to them by the campus.
Upon completion of the program, the ladies have been able to create beautiful embroidered samples with Butas and Border Designs. These samples are to be developed into finished products like purses, file covers, mobile pouches, laptop covers and more.
Apart from upgrading the skills of these women, the program gave us an opportunity to develop a friendly synergy with the families in Bhatan village. These women were felicitated and awarded certificates on successful completion of the course at a special ceremony during “Aminova”, the 2 day inter-collegiate fest.
This initiative of Amity University Mumbai received an overwhelming response from the neighboring villages and queries for the next batch are already pouring in.
The activity was planned in concurrence with our Honorable Vice Chancellor, Prof. V. V. Khole and we received the whole hearted support of the village Sarpanch Mrs. Laxmi Mukadam and former Sarpanch Mr. Bhoir.