Weaving in India

to spot a weaver village
look for the dyed cotton drying

the dying vats

dyed material drying

winding the yarn

weaving the cotton material

weaving machines

the hand shuttle

creating the fabric designs

finished product
(some goes to Lands End in Wisconsin to make shirts)

Silk weaving in Kanchipuram

spotting the weaver by the dyed material

the loom

casual sales

the formal shop for the
richly brocaded Kanchipuram silk sari for temple ritual

elephant shopping
(with its honored status, can take what he wants, without paying)

Woman is saying "May you please shop elsewhere tomorrow!"