WahePochampally

A community-based learning centre within an active handloom village, where master weavers and official family artisans train participants aged 16+ in:

Traditional weaving techniques

Dyeing & natural colouring processes

Loom setting and maintenance

Textile history and cultural context

Ethical fashion and sustainable production

Participants will live in the village for two weeks, fully immersed in the craft ecosystem.

Training by certified/generational weavers

 1. Accommodation with artisan families or community dorms

 2. Local meals included

 3. Certification upon completion

4. Guest sessions on sustainable fashion, rural entrepreneurship

+Participants attend fully funded, including: Travel stipend, Stay & food, Materials, Certification, Community contribution fee to artisans.