Baluchari Beyond Beauty: A Socio-economic Lens on Bishnupur’s Weaving Community

Author(s)	Dr. Anwesha Chatterjee
Country	India
Abstract	Baluchari sarees are renowned for their intricate weaving and historical significance, and are known for their depictions of mythological scenes, usually from the Ramayana and Mahabharata epics, woven into the borders and pallu (the hanging end) of the saree. The weaving of Baluchari sarees is a highly skilled craft that involves traditional pit looms. These looms are operated manually, and the entire process of creating a single saree can take several weeks to complete. The survey-based research aims at studying the socio-economic perspective of Baluchari saree weavers in Bishnupur, West Bengal including the areas involvedin examining various facets of their lives and work. This paper will try to depict economic conditions of such weavers and their social structure which was directly linked to the skills and techniques involving market dynamics. Here the Government interventions and challenges are areas involved in the discussion.
Keywords	Baluchari Saree, Weavers, Socio-Economic Lens, Bishnupur, West Bengal
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-27
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51935
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9vpx8

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