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CLIENT:
Weavers Studio Research Centre, Kolkata
CATEGORY:
Film (Documentary)
FILM SUBJECT:
The Legacy of Bengal Textile
DIRECTOR:
Sushant Bhat
ABOUT WEAVERS STUDIO RESEARCH CENTRE
Weavers Studio Research Centre (WSRC) is a textile archive and library in Kolkata, registered under a public trust. Founded in 2007 by Darshan Shah, WSRC preserves and promotes Bengal’s textile traditions, making resources accessible for researchers, designers, and artists.
PROJECT SUMMARY
"Epaar Opaar" is a documentary that explores Bengal’s textile industry, its evolution, and the impact of colonialism, partition, and globalization.
The film highlights contemporary artisans, researchers, and entrepreneurs working to revive traditional crafts.
SERVICE PROVIDED
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Documentary Production
THE CHALLENGE
Bengal’s textile heritage has faced drastic shifts due to colonial rule, industrialization, and partition. The challenge was to present a holistic narrative of its past and present while raising awareness about efforts to sustain it.
OBJECTIVES
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Trace the history of Bengal textiles and its socio-economic significance.
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Spotlight artisans and innovators preserving these crafts.
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Advocate for the revival of traditional textile arts.
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Use exhibitions to generate conversations around Bengal textiles.
SOLUTIONS
RESEARCH & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
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Explored historical and economic shifts in Bengal textiles.
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Highlighted key themes: the rise of cotton textiles, the Swadeshi movement, and contemporary relevance.
INTERVIEWS & FIELD EXPLORATION
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Interviews with textile entrepreneurs, curators, historians, and artisans.
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Visits to key textile hubs such as Bardhaman, Phulia, and Murshidabad.
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FILMING & POST-PRODUCTION
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High-quality cinematography capturing artisan techniques.
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Expert post-production ensuring seamless storytelling.
EXHIBITION AT KOLKATA CENTRE OF CREATIVITY (KCC)
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The film was screened at KCC, engaging artists, scholars, and the public.
KEY RESULTS
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Raised awareness about Bengal’s textile heritage.
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Sparked discussions on heritage preservation.
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Gained media attention, increasing visibility.
CONCLUSION
Despite logistical challenges, the film successfully documented Bengal’s textile evolution and was showcased at KCC on February 1, 2025. It serves as a tool for cultural education and advocacy.
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