Jamdani festival is a celebration of the proud heritage of Jamdani weaving in Bangladesh, which demonstrates the outstanding skills and artistic finesse of our weavers.
Around 100 Jamdani sarees, with the traditional models and illustrations, were on display under the title "Oitijjher Binirman", jointly organized by National Crafts Council of Bangladesh (NCCB) and the Bengal Foundation. The Festival was continued from 6 September - 12 October 2019 at Bengal Shilpalay, Dhanmondi.
Jamdani is one of the finest muslin textiles in Bengal, a proud heritage of the Bangladeshi weavers of Sonargaon, Rupganj and Siddhirganj in the Narayanganj district. Traces of the fabric’s existence are scattered throughout folklore and historical records as 50 metre long piece of fabric could be squeezed into a single match box. The Jamdani reached its pinnacle of excellence during the 16th century under the patronage of Mughal Emperors. Its motifs are said to have been inspired by weavers to resemble local flora and fauna, and the Muslin was considered legendary at the time.
The Jamdani was a popular textile of choice for garments - for both men and women - in the region, but it became a favourite of women courtiers in Europe and England. In modern times Jamdani sarees have become an essential part of a bridal trousseau.
The Jamdani industry saw a gradual decline in the mid-19th century, in the era of the British colonial period. The fall of the Mughal Empire deprived artisans of their most influential patrons, and the use of machinery in the English textile industry, as well as the subsequent import of lower quality, but cheaper yarn from Europe contributed to a steady decline.
In present times a lack of fine cotton yarn and rising cost of production has affected the quality of Jamdani.
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26 окт 2024
