Hello , can you tell me about the various type of crafts in tamil and khadi at cheenai,plz help me to provide some knowledge about its???

Hello, as per your demand I am providing you some details regarding Tamil and Khadi Craft in Chennai…Tamil nadu is famous for its khadi craft…
Khadi crafts spread all over the State sell ceramic and fancy articles….

Tamil and khadi crafts society in chennai mentioned many crafts like:

1. COTTON KHADI AND POLYESTER:-

The production of cotton Khadi is one of the major activities of the Board, which creates employment opportunities to rural artisans. Under this sector, the major function is to produce Khadi of all varieties, which involve the process of spinning, weaving, bleaching and dyeing, etc. There are about 210 Rural Textiles Centres, 86 sub-centres and 46 Nepali Loom Centres in addition to Dyeing Bleaching unit at Bhavani Sagar. These units give employment to about 20,000 artisans, of which 12,500 are rural women. The major products produced from Khadi Cotton are various types of Dhoties, Shirtings, Towels, Bedsheets, Bedspread, Uniform cloth and Other varieties. A target of Rs. 8 crores is fixed for production of Khadi and polyester varieties through the Board for the year 2002 - 2003.

2. KHADI SILK:-

The Silk Industry is an old Industry. The silk sarees produced by the Board are unique in nature ranging from normal price to maximum price and having potential in the market. The Board has also introduced attractive stainguard and printed sarees, which are gaining popularity among the customers. Continuous efforts are being made to change the colour, design including computer design of these sarees to meet the latest taste of the consumers. The Board is providing employment opportunities for about 1280 silk weavers throughout the year. Besides, the Board is also having its own Silk Twisting Centre and Dyeing Centre at Kattampatti exclusively for Silk. A target of Rs. 27 crores is fixed for the production of Khadi silk for the year 2002-2003 through the Board.

3. REBATES ON SALE OF KHADI AND SILK:-

This is one of the major financial supports given by the State Government and Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Mumbai. The Government have announced every year 30% rebate on sale of Khadi and 20% rebate on sale of Silk throughout the year including the rebate on sale offered by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission. The Government have fixed the above rebate to the Board to the maximum of Rs.4.00 crores for the year 2001-2002. The rebate is also extended to the Certified Institutions of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission. The Government has fixed the maximum of Rs.5.00 crores as rebate amount to the Certified Institutions for the year 2001 - 2002.

4. WELFARE MEASURES FOR THE SPINNERS, WEAVERS AND ARTISANS:-

An Artisan Welfare Fund is operated by the Board. The weavers contribute 12% of their wages to this Fund and the Board also contributes an equal share. The corpus fund thus created is utilized for the benefit of the spinners and weavers. Further, 10% incentive on wages has also been paid to the spinners and weavers by the Board. Assistance is being given to marriage, education and medical expenses etc., from this Fund.

A Family Welfare Scheme for the payment of an ex-gratia of Rs.20,000/- to the legal heir of deceased Spinners and Weavers of the Board is being implemented.

A Pension Scheme of Rs.200/- per month to the spinners and weavers of the Board who have attained the age of sixty is being implemented.

Contact details regarding Tamil and Khadi Craft Society in Chennai:

Address
141/3/182, K.V.B. Garden, Raja Annamalai Puram
R.A. Puram
Chennai
600028
Telephone: 044-24611614

Address:
#108,
Kuralagam
Broadway
Chennai -600108
Phone:
044-25341565, 044-25340761