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SYNOPSIS

Ar–501 THESIS

Synopsis submitted in partial fulfillment for completion of

Degree of bachelor of architecture

5TH YEAR (2011-12)

Submitted by

KIRTI PANDEY

B.ARCH V YR.

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE & EKISTICS

JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA

NEW DELHI-110025

2011-2012

CONURBATION OF ZARDOZI CRAFTSMAN Thesis 2012-2013

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Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Overview: ................................................................................................................................................ 5

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: ......................................................................................................................... 5

AIM .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

OBJECTIVE: .............................................................................................................................................. 6

UPLIFTMENT: .......................................................................................................................................... 6

SELECTION OF THE PROJECT: .................................................................................................................. 7

REQUIREMENTS: ..................................................................................................................................... 7

SITE: ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Figure 1 India map .................................................................................................................................. 4

Figure 2 Uttar Pradesh ............................................................................................................................ 4

Figure 3 Varanasi ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Figure 4 Zardozi craftsman ..................................................................................................................... 5

Figure 5 key plan ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Figure 6 site plan ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Figure 8 site plan ..................................................................................................................................... 8


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Conurbation of Zardozi Craftsman

Varanasi


Kirti Pandey , B.arch V yr. F/0 Architecture and Ekistics, JMI | Introduction 4

Introduction Varanasi is often said to be located between two confluences:

one of Ganga and Varuna, another of Ganga and Assi (Assi

having always been a rivulet rather than ariver.) Banaras

besides being a holy place also has the distinction of being a

world famous center of hand-made textiles. The ancient

traditions of weaving are more preserved in Banaras than

anywhere else. The main products are Zari and brocades.

Brocades are textiles woven with warp & weft threads of

different colors and often of different materials.

The historical accounts of this craft are shrouded in the usual

romantic stories and inaccurate data. But the only certainty is

that zarkas — a Persian word meaning zari or gold embroidery

— was widely used in all the accounts. History says that from

the 13th century, the craftspeople who worked with this

medium, setting seed pearls and precious stones with fine gold and silver wire, were known as

zardos workers.

Done with metal wire and metal pieces or sequins on velvet,

satin and heavy silk bases,Zardozi is one of the most famous

and elaborate techniques in metal embroidery. The original

embroidery of Zardozi was done with pure silver wires coated

with real gold, and was known as Kalabatun. Though silver

and gold wires have now been replaced with synthetic

threads, the art remains the same. The use of metal

embroidery in Indian textiles and costumes, especially those

used for ritual or ceremonial purposes, demonstrates the

importance of gold and silver within the culture.

Regions Known for Zardozi Work in India

Hyderabad

Lucknow

Jammu, Kashmir

Kolkata

Varanasi

Agra

Delhi

Figure 1 India map

Figure 2 Uttar Pradesh

Figure 3 Varanasi


Kirti Pandey , B.arch V yr. F/0 Architecture and Ekistics, JMI | Overview: 5

Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh is one of the oldest cities

in the world and is often seen as the harbinger of

tradition. One component that forms an integral

part of its rich historical and cultural heritage is the

intricately woven handloom Varanasi Zari products.

These beautiful Zari works had a huge market.The

weavers of these had a viable and profitable

livelihood option. However cheap quality machine

made imitations of the traditional profession

gradually flooded the markets, reducing the

demand for the handloom products. The whole

weaving system underwent a series of degradation

with middlemen exploiting both weavers and buyers, ultimately resulting in the lowering of

quality. Changing work culture combined with modern tastes and high costs of production

transformed the Varanasi Zari work into a rare and elite possession.

Overview: This is a hypothetical project proposed by me for the upliftment or workers and also to

prevent the space from converting into slum. The same project has been proposed by

government in Surat, Gujrat for enhancement of workers.

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: Varanasi city has unique character. Mixture of tradition, religion, art and craft. Craftsman

are important part in carrying forward this unique character. They are playing this role since

many generations. The development of these should be done in this way so that they can

have better environment which suits to themselves also save their culture.

Weavers stay in shanty structures in unhygienic environment, not by choice but by

compelling circumstances as they do not have any not social business upliftment ,also the

formal housing sector being unaffordable and much beyond their income levels. So, we

need to develop it in that manner so that they can flourish and grow.

Design of the whole development should be sustainable. Because this is not only about 200

families or 13000 people approx. but also things related to these people. Also commercial

area should be developed in this way that they don’t affect from this adjoining building but

also serve the people for their betterment. There should be all basic amenities with the

places to fulfill their daily need in an effective and efficient way. My aim to provide the

Figure 4 Zardozi craftsman


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much awaited and necessary infrastructure which will cater the need of those people, so

that the problem faced by them can be solve. Also there should be some places like park,

shopping, training center and recreation etc. to give them a better life.

AIM The aim is to design a hub for zari craftsman having suitable environment and save their

culture too. Commercial and working space for them and also developing basic social

infrastructure to make residents sustainable.

OBJECTIVE: To design for the programs that offer long term solutions to the problem of survival

for a much broader base of creative talent.

To promote the growth of a vibrant and economically viable weaver community that

has the inherent capacity to create wealth and goodwill for itself and for the nation.

To construct the whole buildings with the locally available material and low cost

material in order to make energy efficient and sustainable structures.

To save our social heritage by preserving their culture and to create a comfortable

environment having all basic facilities.

To educate the people and setup new vocational institutes there.

To provide employment to the people to make their life better.

To provide recreational facilities along with the commercial facilities for the people

to interact and a happy living.

UPLIFTMENT: Another major concern of this project is to provide the craftsman and other people of the

city a better place and uplift the value of the city. Also it will act as the milestone to

upgrade and enhance the cultural and economical value of city. I believe that the people

such kind of traditional professions are core support of the city and must be provided with

a meaningful living environment. Craftsman or in local terms “karigars” are generally

taken as low grade people and often neglected. But craftsman are very important in

representing culture and craft value of not the city only but the whole nation. Their

upliftment are equally important as of other field.


Kirti Pandey , B.arch V yr. F/0 Architecture and Ekistics, JMI | SELECTION OF THE PROJECT: 7

SELECTION OF THE PROJECT: This topic was the first that I outlined. I am especially interested in creating living and integrated

working space for people and create safe environment for the inhabitants especially for ladies. Also

design in such a way to give professional opportunity and save social & cultural heritage.

REQUIREMENTS: (Serve for 2,000 people and other people of the city)

Residential area

1. 400 residents for craftsman (each of 50 sq meter)

2. Complete basic services like water supply, sanitation etc.

3. Recreational facilities

4. Parks

Institutional area (Social infrastructure)

6. School

7. Dispensary

8. Admin of complex

Commercial area

8. Shops

9. Exhibition space

10. Parking facility

11. Market

12. Restaurants

13. Training centre

14. Workshop area

15. Storage or godown facility

Physical infrastructure

Water, electricity and sewerage network


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SITE: Connectivity:

state highway 98

Site area: 8 acre

Figure 5 key plan

Figure 6 site plan

Figure 7 site plan


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