Std.12th ENGLISH

2.2 INDIAN WEAVERS

Activities

by Prof. Dipak Burhade M.A.(English)M.Ed.

Guruvarya R.V.Patankar Sarvodaya Jr. College, Rajur,

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Born on February 13, 1879

Indian political activist and poet

A proponent of civil rights and women's emancipation ideas

Important figure in India's struggle for independence

First woman to hold the office of Governor

Gandhiji called her the Nightingale of India

Died on March 2, 1949

About

Indian Weavers is a short poem where the poet talks about three

types of garment that the weavers weave at three particular

times of a day. Each stanza of the poem represents the three

important events of human life: birth (childhood), adulthood

(young) and death (old). The colours mentioned in the stanzas

are very significant as they indicate the moods related to the

events.

BaartaIya ivaNakr hI Taaer kvayaPaI saraeijanaI naayaDU yaa/caI AitaSaya laaekipaXya kivataa Aahe. yaa kivataemaYyae kvayaPaInae ivaNakra/kDUna idvasaBaramaYyae ivaNalyaa jaaNaa*yaa taIna paXkarcyaa kpaDyaa/caa wllaeKa kelaelaa Aahe. FkUNa taIna kDvae

Asalaelyaa yaa kivataemaYyae maanavaI jaIvanaacyaa taIna mahtvaacyaa kalaKa/Da/caa samapa_kpaNae wllaeKa kelaelaa Aahe. baalapaNa,

ta@NapaNa va mhataarpaNa yaa jaIvanaataIla taIna mahtvaacyaa oppyaa/caa iPavaeNaI sa/gama yaa kivataeta pahavayaasa imaLtaae.

pahIlyaa kDvyaata ivaNakr lahana maulaa/cae inaLe Jagae ivaNataanaa idsataata, dusa-yaa kDvyaata tae raNaIsaaOI maaeripasaa-yaacyaa

r/gaacaa baurKaa ivaNataanaa idsataata, tar Saevaocyaa kDvyaata tae paXetaacyaa A/gaavarIla paa/Zre vasPa ivaNataanaa idsataata.

Weavers, weaving at break of day,

Why do you weave a garment so gay?...

Blue as the wing of a halcyon wild,

We weave the robes of a new-born child.

Weavers, weaving at fall of night,

Why do you weave a garment so bright?...

Like the plumes of a peacock, purple and green,

We weave the marriage-veils of a queen.

Weavers, weaving solemn and still,

What do you weave in the moonlight chill?...

White as a feather and white as a cloud,

We weave a dead man's funeral shroud.

Stanza No-1

The weavers start their work of weaving at the break of day, i.e. in early

morning. The poetess is very much eager to know what the weavers are

weaving so happily. She is surprised by seeing the beautiful dresses of

newly born babies. The dresses are blue, as the bright wings of halcyon,

a Kingfisher.

break of day- pahao, sakaL garment- kpaDe halcyon- ik/gaifSar paHaI

robes- lahana baaLa/cae Jagae

"Weavers, weaving at break of day,

Why do you weave a garment so gay?...

Blue as the wing of a halcyon wild,

We weave the robes of a new-born child."

Stanza No-2

The weavers are still busy in the work of weaving in the twilight, i.e. at

the fall of night. The poetess is very much eager to know what the

weavers are weaving so skillfully. She is surprised by seeing the beautiful

marriage-veils of a queen. The veils look like the plumes of a peacock,

purple and green.

fall of night (twilight)- saaya/kaL, sa/YaIpaXkaSa plumes- pa/Ka, ipasaare

marriage-veils- vaYaUcaa baurKaa

"Weavers, weaving at fall of night,

Why do you weave a garment so bright?...

Like the plumes of a peacock, purple and green,

We weave the marriage-veils of a queen."

Stanza No-3

The weavers are still busy in the work of weaving in the chill moonlight,

i.e. at night. The poetess is very much eager to know what the weavers

are weaving so seriously and constantly. She is surprised by seeing the

cloth, used to cover the dead body. The cloth is white, as a feather and

cloud.

solemn and still- ga/BaIr va sTaIr chill- Ta/DI, gaarOa funeral shroud- paXetaacyaa A/gaavarIla vasPa

feather- pa/Ka, ipasaare

Weavers, weaving solemn and still,

What do you weave in the moonlight chill?...

White as a feather and white as a cloud,

We weave a dead man's funeral shroud.

Activity Artisans(karagaIr)are also called craftsmen. They are creators of

diverse goods and use their hands to create unique, functional

and also decorative items using traditional techniques. Now

complete the web given below- (Textbook Page No-99)

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Goldsmiths

Weavers

Carpenters

Blacksmiths

Shoemakers

Carpet makers

Barber

Potter

Activity Discuss with your partner, the seasons/occasions when we need- (Textbook Page No-99)

Woolen clothes-

in winter, during snowfall

Casual clothes-

in office, at home, in school and college

Rich silk clothes-

in party, in marriage ceremony

Colourful, comfortable clothes-

at the time of festivals, during stage show

Activity Let’s play a game. Complete the following- (Textbook Page No-99)

One who weaves, is a- WEAVER

One who playes a game, is a- PLAYER

One who sings, is a- SINGER

One who dances, is a- DANCER

One who teaches, is a- TEACHER

One who cooks, is a- COOK

Activity We have often seen the picture of Gandhiji spinning on his

Charkha. Discuss the reasons behind this- (Textbook Page No-99)

To give rural people an opportunity to earn their livlihood.

To spread the message of 'Swadeshi' by promoting 'Khadi'.

As a symbol of self-reliance, perseverance and determination.

As a symbol of Indian Independence movement.

Activity Name some tools used by weavers. (Textbook Page No-99)

Loom

Needle

Weaving comb

Shed Stick

Yarn

Scissor

Activity Name some types of yarns. (Textbook Page No-99)

Wool

Rayon

Linen

Bamboo

Cotton

Silk

Nylon

Polyester

Activity Discuss with your partner about the following

vocations vyavasaaya. (Textbook Page No-101)

Weaving kapaDinai_ma_taI

method of forming a fabric or cloth with the help of loom

Tailoring TelarI/ga

work of cutting, fitting, and finishing clothes

Knitting ivaNakama

process of interconnecting loops to make various objects

Embroidering Bartakama

activity of decorating a piece of cloth with stitches sewn onto it

Activity Discuss the various products made by weavers in the poem. (Textbook Page No-101)

Robes

Marriage

Veils

Funeral

Shroud

Activity The words in the three stanzas of the poem mention

different times of a day. Complete the table. (Textbook Page No-101)

TIME OF THE DAY WORDS/PHRASES WEAVER’S WORK

Early morning Break of day Weavers weave robes for the new-

born child

Late in the evening Fall of night Weavers weave marriage-veils of

a queen

Cold night Chill moonlight Weavers weave a dead man’s

funeral shroud

Activity The poem reveals three phases of life. Fill in the blanks with

colours and feelings appropriate to the phases of life. (Textbook Page No-101)

New born/Childhood Youth/Adulthood Old age/Death

Colour Blue Purple, Green White

Feeling Hopes of

Expectations

Confidence,

Enjoyment

Frustrations,

Loneliness

Activity Complete. (Textbook Page No-101)

a. The weavers weave in the chill moonlight- a dead man’s funeral shroud.

b. The weavers weave in the morning- the robes of a new-born child.

c. The weavers weave in the evening- the marriage veil of a queen.

Activity Pick out two words used to describe the weavers in the last

stanza. Also state their importance. (Textbook Page No-101)

Solemn and Still

The weavers are quite Solemn and Still. They are very

serious and calm. They are not happy because they know

that they are weaving a dead man’s funeral shroud.

Activity Personal Response (Textbook Page No-101)

The present condition of weavers-

Today, all over the world, we find the weavers facing very serious problems. Growing industrialization as well as modernization affected their life badly. To get the raw material has become a challaging task for them. Today, people prefer artifial ready-made dresses. In India, the 'Village and Khadi Gramodyog Industry' is absolutely ruined.

Activity Personal Response (Textbook Page No-101)

Steps or measures to solve the problems of weavers-

-- Yarns should be available at affordable prices.

-- Government should provide loans and subsidies.

-- There must be proper marketing for the products.

-- The weavers should be trained witht latest technology.

-- There must be proper advertising of the products.

Activity Personal Response (Textbook Page No-101)

Express your own veiws and opinions from the weavers‟ point of view and

complete the following table.

Stanza Activity

(done by weavers) Views/Opinion

FIRST Robes for a new-

born child

The weavers feel happy and exciting.

Because someone entered in this world.

SCOND Marriage veils for a

queen

The weavers feel very interesting.

Because someone is going to start a new life.

THIRD Funeral shroud of a

dead man

The weavers feel very sad.

Because someone goes away from us.

Activity Pick out the rhyming words from the poem. (Textbook Page No-101)

day – gay

wild – child

night – bright

green – queen

still – chill

cloud - shroud

Rhyme scheme of all stanzas- aabb

Activity Vocabulary. (Textbook Page No-102)

Give antonyms iva@YdATaI_ Sabd and synonyms samaanaaTaI_ Sabd of the following and make

sentences of your own.

Word Antonym Sentence

new old I want an old car.

bright dark He has dark eyes and dark hair.

dead alive It feels great to be alive.

Still moving The clouds were low and moving fast.

Wild tame I have two tame pigeons.

fall rise The islands rise to a height of about 70 ft.

child adult Who's the adult here?

Word Synonym Sentence

new latest Her dresses were always of the latest fashion.

bright shining The sun was shining on her face.

dead expired My father expired on the 23rd of November 2015.

Still fix What are you going to fix?

Wild untamed It made him all the more untamed.

fall drop I need to drop John by the home first.

child baby The baby smiled but did not wake up.

Activity Vocabulary. (Textbook Page No-102)

Word register (Related words) FKaadyaa SabdaSaI sa/ba/YaIta AsaNaa*yaa Sabda/naa ik/vaa Sabd samauha/naa ‘sahsa/ba/Ya Sabd’ Asae mhNataata.

For example- the word ‘war’ Word register- enemy, tanks, soldiers, attack, firing, cease fire, bloodshed,

artillary, proxy war etc.

Make a Word Register for- clothes/attire(paaeVaaKa)/dress

a. Clothes- weaver, yarn, cotton, silk, textile etc.

b. Attire- coat, uniform, similarity, ‘khaki’, neck tie etc.

c. Dress- wear, ironing, dress material, change etc.

Activity Figures of Speech Ala/kar Complete the table. (Textbook Page No-102)

Figure of Speech Line

Simile Blue as the wing of a halcyon wild

Like the plumes of a peacock, purple and green

White as a feather and white as a cloud

Imagery at break of day, at fall of night, Blue as the wing,

purple and green, white as a cloud

Metaphor Weavers, weaving at break of day

Weavers, weaving at fall of night

Alliteration Weavers, weaving at break of day

Blue as the wing of a halcyon wild

Like the plumes of a peacock, purple and green

Inversion Blue as the wing of a halcyon wild

Interrogation Why do you weave a garment so gay?...

Why do you weave a garment so bright?...

What do you weave in the moonlight chill?...

Activity (Textbook Page No-102)

The poet has asked a question at the beginning of every

stanza. Explain the effect it creates on the reader.

At the beginning of every stanza, the poetess asks a

question. She was very much eager to know what exactly is

being made by the weavers. The questions show the

eagerness of the poetess. Also, it automatically increases

the eagerness of the readers. The questions prove that the

weavers are very much busy in their work. They are working

happily and seriously. Really, the use of questions made the

poem alive and interesting.

Activity Write a poetic appreciation of the poem. (Textbook Page No-102)

“Poetry is the creativity of a person's imagination. Like any other

literary work, it needs to be understood, to be appreciated. The

writer writes for a reason. His purpose may be to evoke emotion,

inform, define and represent something of the world or life.

Whatever the case, a poem is unique to its writer. And each poem

can be analyzed to be appreciated.”

Here is the Poetic Appreciation of the Poem ‘INDIAN WEAVERS’-

About poem, poet and title „Indian Weavers‟.

Short and meaningful poem.

Indian poetess Sarojini Naidu.

The theme i. Life of Weavers ii. Three stages of human life.

Poetic style Consisting three stanzas. Colourfully presented.

Depiction of human life and human actions.

Language and poetic devices Use of artistic language, Easily understood.

Use of Alliteration, Metaphor, Imagery, Inversion.

Use of rhyming with the scheme- aabb

Special features The journey of human life with three stages.

Effective use of images and symbols.

Reveals hard life of weavers.

Message, value, morals We must keep working.

Life is momentary, live happily.

Death is the final truth of human life.

Own opinion I think, the use of birds and colours really made

the poem rather beautiful. The poetess has keen

observation of every aspects of human life.

Activity Compose four lines on ‘Importance of clothes’ kavyainaima_taI (Textbook Page No-102)

„To compose‟ means to put something together. To compose the poem

means to create a poem with your own style and imagination.

‘Importance of clothes’

My Mom taught me rightly,

Keeping our clothes so cleanly.

When she starts to knit a sweater

We know, it‟s beginning of winter.

Activity Write an Appeal (Aavaahna) to use handloom products in our daily life. (Textbook Page No-102)

Celebrating

In the Honour of Handloom Weavers…

Let’s Paricipate in,

National Awareness Drive to Promote Handloom Industry Diverse & Eco-friendly Industry

Source of Employment for Countless Weavers

Ray of Hope for Youth

Support the Weavers by,

Using handloom products

Providing them finance

Participating them in mainstream

Exporting & marketing the products

Creating awareness in schools & colleges

“I do regard spinning and weaving as a necessary part of any national system of

education.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Activity Choose the correct alternatives.

a. The weavers weave a _________ at the fall of night.

i. carpet

ii. rug

iii. bright garment

iv. black garment

b. The bright garment is compared to ____________.

i. the stripes of a tiger

ii. the wings of a parrot

iii. colours of a peacock’s feathers

iv. the rainbow

c. Weavers weave the __________ of a new born child.

i. robes

ii. mittens

iii. socks

iv. veils

d. The weavers weave a ________ shroud which has

been compared to a feather and a cloud.

i. blue

ii. large

iii. gay

iv. white

e. The poetess addresses the poem to ________.

i. children

ii. queen

iii. weavers

iv. all the above

f. The ________ is purple and green coloured.

i. dress of a newborn child

ii. the queen’s marriage veil

iii. dress of the weavers

iv. the robe of a king

Activity Fill the blanks.

a. The weavers are weaving the robes of a new born child

at break of day.

b. The robes of a new born child are compared to the

wings of a wild halcyon.

c. The colours used for the veil are purple and green.

d. The weavers are weaving the marriage-veil for a queen.

e. The funeral shroud is white as a feather and cloud.

f. The three stages of life that are mentioned in the poem

are infancy, youth and death.

Activity Find out information about the ‘Mahavastra’ (Paithani)

of Maharashtra. (Textbook Page No-102)

Paithani is a variety of sari. It is also considered to be made from the finest silk in India.

Paithani is characterised by borders of an oblique square design, with a Peacock

design. Plain as well as spotted designs are very popular among women. Single colored

and kaleidoscope-colored designs are also popular. The kaleidoscopic effect is

achieved by using one color for weaving lengthwise and another for weaving width

wise.

Paithani gets its name from the historical place Paithan in Aurangabad district,

Maharashtra. That was the time when cotton and textiles were greatly exported. The

manufacturing of Paithani increased tremendously. Later THE manufacturing centre of

Paithani shifted from Paithan to Yeola during the Peshwa period.

Traditionally men have been handling the task of weaving on loom. They get a better

support of women, children and the elderly people in the families. This intricate and

tedious skill was passed on from one generation to other.

Now this craft is being taught in various training centers. This has helped people across

communities to get involved in this wonderful craft.

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