Tools and Raw Materials

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Design Resource

Mat Weaving

Prof. Bibhudutta Baral, Divyadarshan C. S. and Lija M G

Ground (Hand) loom tools and raw materials at Vaniyambadi:

Cotton thread: It is generally used to weave the kora grass.
Kora grass: It is collected from the water areas nearby, wherever it is commonly grown.
Knife: It is used to cut the extra threads, kora grasses.
Coconut leaf shelter: It is changed once in every two- three years to provide a better shelter for the ground loom.
Katalae Nool Kadhira: It is a tool used to twist the sisal fiber to the thread form.
Maezuthatae: Bamboo piece is used to support the foot while weaving.
Pallani manae: Wooden piece placed under the woven mat for the sitting support during weaving.
Bricks: These are placed below the woven mat for the sitting support during weaving.
Mukoonam kol: Three sticks placed in triangle shape to rise the warp threads for continuous weaving.
Vaalae: Bamboo stick is placed in between the cotton threads to separate the two threads.
Pithaalae: Slender wood piece used to insert the kora grass in-between the cotton threads.
Sisal fiber: It is used to stitch the edges of the woven kora grass mat.
Thin coir ropes: It is placed along with the kora grass at the edges to provide stiffness.
Water: Kora grass, sisal fibers are immersed in little water before the process to avoid breakages.
Thick coir ropes: It is used to tie the Mukoonam kol (three sticks) firmly to each other.
Gunny Bags and cloth: It is used as a cushion for the weaver during weaving.

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