Karigara Bikas Parishad
Karigara Bikash Parishad, founded in 2015 by Mr. Sudhakar Bahera, aimed to create sustainable livelihoods. Despite strong competition, he focused on innovative sari designs in silk and Tussar, setting his offerings apart in Nuapatna. His commitment to quality and unique designs earned him strong client trust, helping him succeed as a small but respected sari merchant.
Many known communities are also engaged in the khadi institution. The Tanti community is majorly involved in weaving, The silk reeling is carried out by Kosa Katia community. The dyeing is carried out by Rangani community. The merchant communities are called Dutta Patera and Asini Patera.
Each community specializes in the craft they practice, making the process of manufacturing fabric much efficient, the other communities that are also engaged in manufacturing the fabric are Nandi, Das, Guin, Naha, Katual, Behera, Parmanic, Vardhan, Kundu, Akhit, Dutta, Sahoo.
Products of Karigara Bikas Parishad
Kandua Saree
Karigara Bikas Parishad specializes in exquisite Khandua Saree crafted in Mulberry silk and Kosa Tussar. What sets Karigara apart is it's unique design approach, featuring multicolored warps, bold color blocking, double borders and innovative reinterpretations of traditional Khandua patterns, giving each saree a distinct and contemporary appeal.
Mulberry Silk Saree
Karigara Bikas Parishad also specializes in creating fine mulberry silk saree, handweaving them to create lustrous fabric yardages.
Design Developments
The design starts on a graph paper, it is then marked onto the weft yarn. Plastic strips are tied around the marked sections to resist dye, setting the base for Karigara's intricate patterns.
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Dyeing
Raw silk yarns are first degummed with warm water and detergent, then rinsed and conned in a Chadki for weft tying, It is framed to mark motifs, which are tightly tied with impermeable threads to resist dye. The tied yarns are initially dyed in warm water for soft color penetration, followed by high-temperature dyeing to ensure deep absorption, strong color fastness and uniform shades.
Weaving
Weaving in Nuapatna primarily relies on traditional pit looms with some use of semi-automatic frame looms in select areas. These looms are equipped with two paddles, dobby mechanisms and jaal setups.
Finishing
Saree are finished with natural starch made from "refined wheat rinsed water" to add sheen, body and wrinkle resistance. They are then neatly packed with labels and tags in protective wrapping sheets.
Artisans
The organization involves more than 80+ artisans in the whole process of manufacturing. Karigara Bikas Parishad has more than 10+ weavers, 8+ reelers/spinners and 5 people in other roles, supporting a balanced and skilled production process.
From the looms of Nuapatna, Orrisa
Artisanal Fabrics handcrafted at the Khadi Institutions across India
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