The young Sri Prakashites of Grade VII, Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan, Tuni, visited the Weavers Cooperative society, ( Chenetha Varthaka Sangam ) Payakaraopeta on 24th November, 2022 to have a hands- on experience of the art of weaving . This yatra was under taken as an extension to the learning of the lesson – ‘the art of weaving , in English reader . The President of Chenetha Varthaka Sangam Sri. Robbi Subrahmanyan Prasad enlightened the children on the intricate art of weaving, explaining then clearly how designing , dyeing and weaving takes place in natural methods. The children had their quires on the beautiful art of JAMDANI weaving answered by the weavers who were working on the handlooms. The students felt enthralled at the process as the weft yarn loaded shuttle moved between the warp yarns creating the beautiful fabric. The students also came to know the plight of handloom workers despite the fact that hand loom industry is the largest economic activity in India after Agriculture.
