While modernisation introduces new audiences, the essence of Kani remains rooted in its slow, deliberate craftsmanship—a ...

When he arrived in Bhiwandi as a 15-year-old boy, workshops weaving cloth on the looms were thriving, providing ready jobs for many unskilled workers from far-flung villages in north India. The wages ...

When he arrived in Bhiwandi as a 15-year-old boy, workshops weaving cloth on the looms were thriving, providing ready jobs for many unskilled workers from far-flung villages in north India.

Abdul Sattar, 70, operates a power loom at a workshop in Bhiwandi, India, Feb. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Advertisement ...

Small but mighty, bobbins are the unsung heroes behind seamless weaving. Precision-crafted and built for high-speed looms, these tiny spools feed the threads that bring fabrics to life.

To meet the demands of weaving power looms, thousands of bobbins are skillfully produced every day. The process involves selecting high-quality materials, which are then wound onto spools using ...