Situated on the banks of the Shitalakshya River, the air around the facility was alive with the rhythmic clackety-clack and melodic plink, plink of charkhas and weaving looms. Trained artisans were busy weaving magic, employing dozens of hand-cranked spinning wheels and traditional looms. Unlike modern long-staple cotton, Phuti Karpas produces short, silky and incredibly strong fibres. At the next station, others were busy starching and sizing the yarn, preparing it for the looms, where weavers create iconic aniconic motifs and intricate designs. To many weavers, this mechanical rhythm is meditative—a centuries-old lullaby guiding the thread’s journey into fabric.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 06, 2026 20:34 UTC