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    Community, Local Practices and Cultural Sustainability: A Case Study of Sambalpuri Ikat Handloom
    (Research Gate, 2021) Pradhan, Swikruti; Khandual, Asimananda
    Handloom weaving and craft practices by local artisan communities have a strong cultural identity. Handloom textiles are the scoreline of culture, his- tory, heritage and holistic approach of creation using traditional craft techniques with no hazardous impact on the environment. ‘Sustainability’, more than just a buzzing term today, is a philosophy. Cultural sustainability attempts to preserve culture and heritage beliefs and local practices. This chapter explores the case of Sambalpuri Ikat Handloom, which symbolizes the rich cultural heritage of the craft, the artisan communities and the local artisanship that has been passed on from generations to generations. These beautiful traditional designs demand scientific insights for sustainable production process to ensure socially responsible contribution for cultural sustainability.
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    Digitalizing Sambalpuri Handloom: A Study on Undivided Sambalpur District of Odisha
    (Research Gate, 2020) Mohapatra, Arka Kumar das; Mishra, Shruti
    The state of Odisha is always a pioneer in Textile Sector mainly in Handloom and also in Handicraft. It always remained prominent in producing World famous products like “Katki saree”, “Sambalpuri Saree”, various silk sarees, Tassar Saree, Tie-dye, Bomkai Cotton, glossy khanduas, “Gamchas”, furnishing and Handicrafts. Sambalpuri sarees are major tribute to the traditional handlooms of Orissa. The handloom products of Western Odisha can attract and cater to a large number of consumers if it gets a digital platform to showcase its products. We are in an age of online shopping and it is not limited to the urban population. So the present study briefs about creating a digital roadmap for handloom products of Western Odisha and its benefits to the weavers. The rural population of Undivided Sambalpur district should be technology literate and they should be provided with the e- business, so as to empower them through the digitalisation facility and catering the requirements of the weavers.
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    THE ROLE OF SAMBALPURI HANDLOOM IN THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF BARGARH DISTRICT ODISHA
    (Palarch’s Journal Of Archaeology Of Egypt/Egyptology, 2021) Mishra, Kunal; Das, Tushar Kanti
    When Human Beings civilized, handloom has been an integral part of men. In this sense handloom has been an oldest industry of the world. From ancient period to the modern period handloom industry is closely connected with the economic growth of the land. So to say the Handloom Industry has a major role in the economic growth of India also. India has a rich, diverse and unique handloom tradition since long. History speaks that, weaving has been an extremely developed craft since Indus Valley Civilisation. From Historical records it is evident that, India is a country where dyeing, printing and embroidering has been a continuing process. The array of handloom textiles varies in different regions of India because of its Geography, Climate, Local Culture, Social Customs and availability of raw materials. A number of raw materials like cotton, silk, jute and bamboo etc. are used for creating fabrics in India. But silk and cotton predominates the Indian weaving tradition. The craftsman does most of the work by hand but due to eruption of modern technology the process has become simpler and faster. The fabrics of India are unique for the workmanship, colours and durability. Every State in India is known for a particular handloom which reflect in the vivid life style, culture and geography. Moreover Odisha is not an exception to it. Odisha is a land of rich culture, rich monuments, rich temples and rich natural beauties. All these reflect in the handloom production of different regions of Odisha. So far the present topic is concerned, it relates to the Western region of Odisha. In the western region of Odisha, Bargarh is a prominent place for its culture, tradition and craftsmanship.