Contemporary Images of Textile Workers: Uppada (Longer Threads)

In Uppada threads are set for making up to 11 saris at a time. In other centers, the length of the thread is set to the length of one sari, about seven meters. The Uppada style requires spinning the thread on huge spindles, and then using a large team to prepare it for the loom.

Longer Threads

Longer Threads

Longer Threads

Longer Threads

Longer Threads

Longer Threads