Vankar Murji Hamir

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Vankar Murji Hamir

MIRI

  • GenderMale
  • Experience22 Years
  • AwardsRepresented INDIA at the SAARC EXHIBITION on Handicrafts Development for Cultural Industries in November 2014 in Nepal; Represented INDIA at the Kuala Lumpur INTERNATIONAL CRAFT FESTIVAL 2015; Participated in the International Symposium on Natural Dyes organised by UNESCO and CCI India; Participation in Management Appreciation Program by The Center for Entrepreneurship Development - Gujarat; Participation at VIRASAT, CCRT Delhi.
  • Annual TurnoverLess than 10 Lac
  • Profile Viewed450
Weaving has been a traditional occupation in our family. I started learning weaving under my father's supervision, who had an experience of over 25 years in this field, ranging from weaving traditional wear items for the Rabari Community to serving as the Secretary of Weavers' Cooperation in Bhujodi for 11 years. Having pursued the designing course from Kala Raksha Vidyalaya, I believe in giving impetus to my craft by giving a modern look with the traditional.

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Skills/Crafts

Weaving, Shuttle Loom Weaving, Dyeing

Have an experience in both traditional weaving as well as shuttle loom weaving, since weaving has been a tradition in the family.

Skills/Material

Cotton, Silk, Wool, Handloom

Dyeing and weaving of wool, silk and cotton is my Unique Selling Point (USP)

Skills/Technique

Handloom , Shuttle Loom Weave

The shuttle loom consists of a shuttle frame, which increases the pace of production, thereby making a major difference in the weave craft as compared to the traditional handloom.

Showcase/product

MIRI Sarees Collection

Being not just an exotic collection of traditionally woven cotton and silk sarees, these reflect the passion and emotion of the weaver's craftsmanship.

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MIRI Product Range

Check out the wide range of beautiful textile products that are being offered ....

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Wools and Scarves

Not just cotton, we master in wool too....here's a glimpse of some cool scarve designs and productions , a perfect representation of the combo of tradition with modernity.......

Mentor(s) 1

Murji Hamir (father)


My father used to weave for the Rabari Community, their traditional wear items in wool and cotton. After taking the shuttle loom training in 1971, he used to weave and sell blankets, cotton bed covers and shawls, etc. in the local market. He had a good long 25 years of experience in this tradition, and also went on to serve as the Secretary of the Weavers' Cooperation in Bhujodi for 11 years

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