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Weaving a carpet is an adventure that enriches the mind, delights the senses and captures the spirit.
An age-old craft where artisans pass their skills, knowledge and secrets down through generation after generation, creating the woven treasures of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Travel with us on this magical adventure as we witness the creation of a carpet from start to finish. Delving deep into the countryside of India, let yourself experience the ever-unfolding mystery of carpet artistry.
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| OBEETEE Movie (17 Min 32 Second ) |
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The film on Obeetee, Rugs for Life, has been made by Naresh and Rajesh Bedi, award-winning filmmakers and photographers who have travelled to the remotest corners of India to produce pictorial books and films on its cultural and natural heritage. Sir Mark Tully, the narrator of the film, is the former Chief of Bureau BBC, New Delhi. An astute commentator on Indian culture and politics, he has authored many books including India in Slow Motion and No Full Stops in India.
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Here you can download the videos to play on your computer, right click each link and choose “Save Target As”:
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Standard Quality (.wmv)
Size : 76.2 MB |
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High Definition - HD (.wmv)
Size : 120 MB |
iPhone (.mp4)
Size : 117 MB |
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Flash Player (.flv)
Size : 117 MB |
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| Origin of rug industry in India, and introduction to Obeetee |
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Weaver database and Social compliance |
Handknotted carpet weaving |
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| Designing/CAD |
Testing laboratory and Dye House |
Handtufted carpet |
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| Final finishing |
Inspection |
Conclusion |
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| (9 minute 18 second) |
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(8 minute 16 second) |
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