A Review of Uttarakhand's Craftsmanship in Natural Textiles and Traditional Weaving

Abstract

Purpose- The purpose is to highlight Uttarakhand's exemplary craftsmanship and sustainable practices, provide historical context for traditional weaving techniques.

Design Methodology- The methodology adopted in this study was a systematic literature review and documents were collected from the Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science and Google Scholar database from 2008 to 2024 using the words “Uttarakhand Crafts” and “weavings techniques of Uttarakhand” that result in 295 documents and 71 were analyzed for this review paper.

Findings- The findings reveal that Uttarakhand's diverse landscapes host a unified, rich tradition in natural textiles and weaving, reflecting the artistic depth and sustainability of local artisans. It also emphasizes on the need to balance modernization with the preservation of traditional techniques to maintain Uttarakhand's cultural heritage.

Research Implications- The research highlights the need for policies aimed at finding a balance between the preservation of traditional crafts and modern practice. It underlines the need to integrate sustainable practice and suggests that modernization should be targeted toward the preservation of cultural heritage.

Originality-Traditional weaving, Communities, Sustainability, Natural Fibres etc. were the strongest term found. Which offers an innovative historical approach toward traditional weaving, describing its contribution toward cultural preservation in the light of today's challenges.