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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
NIFT students unravel Pachhedi's richness
1 2 Ahmedabad: Pachhedi, a multipurpose garment that can be used to cover both the upper and lower body, has been immortalised by several Gujarati idioms such as 'Pachhedi tetli sod taanvi' (One must stretch depending on how long their sheet is meaning that expenses should consider the resources available). However, the garment has few takers among both artisans and customers, shows a study by students of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Gandhinagar. The students visited Untadi, Parali and Shiyani villages in Surendranagar district and worked closely with the weavers, guided by NIFT Gandhinagar faculty members Shubhangi Yadav, Rupali Pandit, and Sumita Agrawal. The documentation indicated that Pachhedi emerged around the 14th-15th century CE in Gujarat as a form of bedspread and evolved into a culturally significant garment for both draping and use as a lower garment by the pastoral communities . Lavanya Bhandari, one of the students who worked on the documentation, said that it is woven on fly-shuttle pit looms using tools such as khataro, toar, and phani. "We found that the majority of weavers are now old, and the younger generation shows little interest in continuing the craft due to low earnings and limited market access. However, many artisans are committed to preserving the heritage," she said. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Prof Sameer Sood, director of NIFT Gandhinagar, said, "We are working closely with the next generation of artisans to ensure survival of age-old crafts."
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NIFT student's sole-searching pays off
Ahmedabad: A textile design student at NIFT Gandhinagar is 3D-printing custom shoe soles to give everyday runners the kind of personalized footwear that only elite athletes could afford earlier. Jay Makan decided to examine shoes worn by athletes for his graduation project and struck gold. "While elite athletes get custom-made shoes, not all competing runners can afford them. Thus, I focused on the midsoles, insoles and outer soles to improve functionality and performance," said Makan, whose project was part of the institute's student showcase on June 6. His project involved 3D-printed material for the parts of shoes that can be customised based on the wearer's feet. Makan used thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) polymers. "We took different combinations and densities to come up with the optimal mix. While some gave better flexibility, some gave better resistance. I was inspired by one of NIFT alumni's similar initiative to explore the possibilities offered by 3D printing technology," he said. Some other projects have also experimented with 3D printed material for car interiors, Sujani weaving and furniture. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Вот что поза во сне говорит о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo This year's graduation project showcase was themed 'Pragyanmasya Sampat' (confluence of knowledge in conclusion), integrating design, management and technology. The event saw participation from academia and industry to explore emerging trends as students showcased projects in domains such as textile design, traditional art and craft, new materials, lifestyle design and accessories, exhibition design, digital design and so on. The students also organized a fashion show, 'Impulse 2025.' Prof Sameer Sood, director of NIFT Gandhinagar, said that design is an integral part of shaping inclusive, sustainable, and culturally-grounded futures and new-age business models. "The students work on a four-month graduation project in their chosen field and push the boundaries with new technology and market trends," he said. Many of the projects were carried out in collaboration with industry partners, whereas a section focused on recycled and sustainable materials, including those from the textile sector.
