2019

ARCHITECTURAL THESIS SYNOPSIS

HANDLOOM VILLAGE
2019-2020

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TOPIC

INTEGRATED HANDLOOM CENTER

BROAD TYPOLOGY OF THESIS

The textile industry is one of the largest industries in India. It encompasses a vast
variety of stakeholders from the cotton growers and the weavers to the designers.
The rich handwoven materials are preferred worldwide. But the state of its primary
stakeholder the weavers are at risk. The handloom industry is heavily suffering from
globalization and lack of upgradation .In order to formulate an architectural solution,
it is important to first understand the trend of the occupation and issues that the
industry faces today. This is done through various literature studies and first hand
observations.
 The sannathi street is in Thirubuvanam is a historically renowned
street for weaving.
 ruled between 1176-1218 AD of the 13th century.

As per inscriptions found in the south wall of the temple, the shrine was constructed by
the Chola king Kulothunga Chola III as a memorial of his successful North Indian
campaign.

AIM
The aim of the project is to study the issues faced by the handloom industry in
Thirubuvanam (kumbakonam) and issues faced by the weavers in study area. And
prepare a project proposal that will uplift the face of the industry and town.

OBJECTIVE
 To study the industry and identify the issues faced by the weavers
 To know the background of handloom industry and weavers in study area
 To examine the social & economic condition of handloom weavers in the study
area.

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SCOPE OF DESIGN
The study is to intended to focus on the “The study on handloom weavers” with
special reference to Thirubuvanam town (kumbakonam). The growth of the
handloom weavers has reduced due to lack of infrastructure and organization for the
control and production of products. With the proposal of the right infrastructure and
program, the disappearing industry can be revived.

OUTCOME OF DESIGN
To design a space that stays within the spirit of the occupation but uplifts the face of
the industry.
To design a space that will be a culmination of activities for the handloom industry to
be used teaching, protection, marketing and tourist destination.
The temple was built by the Kulottunga Chola III of the Later Cholas, who
LIMITATIONS
The handloom project in THIRUBUVANAM has limiting the site by 12 acres and
design a space to weavers by following requirements.

SITE JUSTIFICATION - THIRUBUVANAM

The population consists primarily of silk weavers.

Hand woven silk saris and clothing materials in this ancient and emerging modern state
of India have their brands and their respective values associated with the town or
village of origin.
SITE – 12 acres

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CASE STUDY KANCHEPURAM, TAMILNADU.

LITERATURE STUDY BALARAMAPURAM, KERALA. HANDLOOM SCHOOL, MAHESHWAR.

GANGA MAKI STUDIO, UTTARAKHAND.NIFT, KANNUR.SARGAALAYA,VADAKARA.

REQUIREMENTS
Administration, Weavers market, Exhibition hall, Printing laboratory, Weaving
Laboratory, Textile testing laboratory, CAD laboratory, MAC laboratory, Auditorium,
Material library, Class rooms, Design studio, Pattern making lab, Printing, Loom hall,
Weavers library, Gathering hall, Storage, Washing, Spinning, Dyeing, Drying dyed
material, Winding, Warping, Beaming, Weaving, Packing and Storage, Drying weaved
saree, Toilets, Canteen, Parking.