Bandel Handloom Developers Producercompany Limited

Out here in the village of Kodalia, things move a bit slower than they do in the city. We are based at Goutam Basak’s place. It’s a quiet area where you can actually hear the birds instead of just traffic. Bandel Handloom Developers is our group. We focus on the handloom work that has been part of this region for generations. It isn't a factory with big machines; it’s more about the individual skill of the people here. Goutam is usually around to oversee things. The village life suits the work we do. We don't have a fancy corporate office or a website with lots of buttons. We just have our looms and our hands. Sometimes the weather affects how the yarn behaves, so we have to be patient. It’s a producer company, meaning we are all in this together. We spend a lot of time talking about the patterns and the quality of the thread. It’s a community effort in Kodalia. We don't spend money on big ads or marketing campaigns. Most people find us because they know Goutam or they’ve seen the quality of the handloom stuff coming out of our village. It’s a practical way to live and work. We aren't trying to change the world; we are just trying to keep our local traditions alive and make a decent living while doing it. It’s honest and it keeps us connected to our roots. This is our home and our work.