Avani (NGO) in Uttrakhand creates a lasting shift in the socio-economic fabric of rural villages of the Kumoan region. The process of production is as important as the products themselves. They combine traditional knowledge and craft with a modern approach to production and distribution. The use local resources to create
contemporary products and services for a global market.
In my internship period of two months at Avani, I tried to incorporate various dyeing techniques like shibori, aarashi into their dyeing pallet using the natural dyes available. A number of explorations were done to create two ranges of carry away bags using the waste from the stitching and weaving departments, two collection of woven. Photo shoots and documentation of process which I did for them includes woven, theme boards and the annual report documentation of Avani. A quantum of understanding of how things function on a larger scale with the help of limited resources available in the hilly areas and getting to know how a company functions. With various textile and crafts practices carried across India, Avani delivered the experience of a sustainable community practice with limited infrastructure and vernacular materials.
