Nitya- A Community Development Centre for Trichy Weavers, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Nitya- A Community Development Centre for Trichy Weavers, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Sanjana M1 ,Supritha M Y2

1 Student, BMS School of Architecture, Bengaluru

2 Assistant Professor, BMS School of Architecture, Bengaluru

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Abstract - Handloom is a long-standing tradition in India with exquisite and incomparable craftsmanship. The growth in power looms and increased influence of westernization has led to the destruction of the handloom industry and weavers lost markets for their authentic goods. Most of the weaver communities are homeless because of natural disasters, while some of the third-category weavers are unemployed and because they cannot afford yarns, dyes, and handlooms of their own and rely on cooperative societies and master weavers.

               The project's major objective is to give vulnerable families a chance to benefit from their strength and individuality. Proposing a community development center for the weaver community not only provides temporary shelter but also encourages them to develop their skills and helps them generate their own revenue. The program emphasizes on empowering the weaving community while also showcasing Indian traditional handlooms globally by giving viewers a live walkthrough and experience. The younger generation must be encouraged to learn the skill of weaving and promoting swadeshi textiles. The community development center aims to house weaver families and trainees and provide them with all necessary amenities. It also encourages them to establish their own identities in the market by giving them places to sell their own goods and giving trainees the opportunity to learn new skills and work towards it in the future.

Key Words:  traditional handloom, westernization, weaver community decline, community development centre, live walkthrough