Hyderabad | 21.12.2019 | 04:00 pm ~ 05:30 pm

Stories of Handloom Cotton at Hyderabad’s Malkha

About the walk

This winter, let’s explore and revisit the history of textiles and cotton handlooms in India, particularly in Hyderabad and its surroundings. As part of this exploration, we will visit ‘Malkha,’ one of the finest institutions which revolutionised cotton, restoring local economies. Malkha is a combination of two words – malmal and khadi. Malkha’s mission is to present an evolved alternative to the industrial model of making cotton. Using elementary technology and eliminating unnecessary steps from plant to cloth by preserving the intrinsic properties of cotton, Malkha makes handloom cotton, and restores the livelihood and dignity of each producer.

The walk will take you through the process of making cotton from plants. There will be short demonstrations on spinning, weaving, dyeing and printing of cotton fabrics at Malkha.

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
03:45 pm

About the walk

This winter, let’s explore and revisit the history of textiles and cotton handlooms in India, particularly in Hyderabad and its surroundings. As part of this exploration, we will visit ‘Malkha,’ one of the finest institutions which revolutionised cotton, restoring local economies. Malkha is a combination of two words – malmal and khadi. Malkha’s mission is to present an evolved alternative to the industrial model of making cotton. Using elementary technology and eliminating unnecessary steps from plant to cloth by preserving the intrinsic properties of cotton, Malkha makes handloom cotton, and restores the livelihood and dignity of each producer.

The walk will take you through the process of making cotton from plants. There will be short demonstrations on spinning, weaving, dyeing and printing of cotton fabrics at Malkha.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Mohd. Abdul Nayeem
Mohammad Abdul Nayeem holds a Ph.D. in Management and teaches Organisational Behavior. He loves Urdu prose and poetry, Indian art and architecture, movies and music. Born and brought up in Hyderabad, he has extensive knowledge of the city's heritage, history, and legacy. He loves to share the stories of Hyderabad's lanes, mohallas, and tehzeeb (etiquette). He also volunteers at Lamakaan, an open cultural space in Hyderabad.

Meeting Time

03:45 PM

Meeting point

Kangaroo Kids Preschool, Venkat Nagar, Road No 3, Banjara Hills

Nearest Bus/Metro station

GVK Mall

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

In case you are unable to attend after having registered, please send us an email.

Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

  • No entry fee.
  • Please wear comfortable clothes and footwear, and carry your own drinking water.
  • Limited parking is available near the Kangaroo Kids Preschool and at Malkha.
  • Photography/videography is allowed.