One of the prominent leaders of the handloom movement, K.S. Pragada Kotayya, fought against the oppressive policies of the British government. He is a gem that the Padmashali community can proudly cherish. In April 1951, he led a historic 75-day satyagraha with 10,000 handloom workers in front of the Madras Legislative Assembly. Due to Kotayya’s […]
The Importance of Handloom Workers in a Democratic System • Following India’s independence, handloom workers gained social freedom, but their lives remained a struggle due to persistent oppression and exploitation. • In regions under the Nizam’s rule, including present-day Andhra Pradesh, many handloom families lived in large numbers, but faced significant hardships due to the […]
• After World War II, there was a shortage of mill-made yarn, which was crucial for the handloom industry. • The Nizam’s government implemented a coupon system, where only a limited amount of yarn was provided each month in exchange for coupons. • During this period, the middlemen and traders involved in the yarn supply […]
• In the Telangana region, thousands of Padmashalis were forced to migrate to other states like Sholapur, Mumbai, and Ahmednagar due to the oppression and humiliation imposed by village authorities. • From the 18th century until the struggle for independence, Padmashalis did not find freedom from the oppressive system of bonded labor. • Around 1936-37, […]
The term “Julayi” originated due to the obstacles created by the British to destroy the handloom industry in India. They used their authority to render workers jobless and implemented programs that harassed the laborers. As a result, handloom workers lost all opportunities to continue their craft. Dire conditions arose, and they were left with no […]
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