HISAAB JAMDANI
The loom does not include any paper or graph for reference. Instead, the weaver relies entirely on memory and skill to create motifs, performing complex mental calculus or 'hisaab' to keep count of thread and add the Jamdani weft.
Design and Innovation
- WEST BENGAL & BANGLADESH
In select weaving centres, Gaurang has meticulously recreated some of the finest heritage designs, drawing inspiration from rare textile pieces preserved in museums. These are not just revivals—they are celebrations of India’s forgotten finesse.
Central to this revival is the reintroduction of high-count yarns, a hallmark of India’s legendary textile past. Gaurang has brought back the art of weaving fine muslin Khadi using 300 to 600 count yarns for the base warp and weft. For the extra weft, slightly thicker 200 to 300 count yarns are used—creating a delicate interplay of textures.
The result is a fabric so sheer, it resembles "woven wind", with motifs that appear to float weightlessly across its surface—echoing the ethereal beauty once only heard of in ancient lore.
Those whispered tales of sarees so fine they could pass through a ring, or fit inside a matchbox? These are no longer myths. Under Gaurang’s vision, such sarees are being woven once again—living testaments to timeless craftsmanship, finesse, and imagination.
