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Reshamsutra
Based out of Delhi, Resham Sutra leverages solar-powered machinery for the rural textile production value chain extending from the farm to the fabric. Reshamsutra has primarily commercialised user-friendly machines for silk yarn production and weaving. The organisation facilitates setting up of integrated silk yarn and fabric production centres in rural areas.
Block Pattern: Regular
Impact
14,400
No of machines deployed
First
Rural experience centre launched in Bastar
18,000
women trained
Block Pattern: Side-by-Side
Product Information
Silk reeling and Spinning
- Unnati: Used for reeling, spinning and twisting of silk yarn. It is used to produce Tassar, Muga and Mulberry varieties of silk.
- Buniyaad: Used for processes of reeling, spinning, and twisting silk yarn. It is used for Tassar, Muga and Mulberry silks.
- Sonalika: Designed for special effects in reeling Muga silk weft. Sonalika reeled Muga yarn is in great demand for festive sarees.
- Silky Spin: Can operate with Solar, electric or pedal power. With many user-friendly features, it’s an easy-to-run machine.
Block Pattern: Side-by-Side
Weaving and Reeling
- SunKargha: A solar assisted loom which increases productivity by three-fold over traditional handloom. It works with a wide variety of yarns including silk, cotton, wool, and manmade fibers. It can be operated with solar, manual and pedal power.
- Handy Reel (MRTM): It is a proven workhorse for reeling and twisting silk yarn. This sturdy, low maintenance machine is used by rural entrepreneurs to produce twisted muga and tassar silk for the warp. It has options for solar, electric and pedal operations.
- Dyna Charkha: A fast processing machine for rural entrepreneurs, it is available in different options for silk reeling or to wind yarn from bobbins and smaller reels to standard-sized hanks.
Block Pattern: Regular
Block Pattern: Regular
Impact
- Individual reelers and weavers groups are the primary beneficiaries.
- Significant increase in income and productivity.
- Reduction in human drudgery.
- New livelihood opportunities.