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The place I am currently staying (Visakhapatnam) saw this when I went for a walk yesterday.
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Outrage mounts as Indian ministry makes absurd claim about Tangail saree’s origin
In a surprising move, the Ministry of Culture of India has asserted that the famous Tangail saree, a symbol of Bangladesh’s rich cultural heritage, actually originates from West Bengal, India.
The controversial claim was made via a Facebook post on the official page of the Ministry of Culture, sparking criticism and humour on social media.
The post claims: “The Tangail saree, originating from West Bengal, is a traditional handwoven masterpiece. Renowned for its fine texture, vibrant colors, and intricate Jamdani motifs, it epitomizes the region’s rich cultural heritage. Each Tangail saree is a testament to skilled craftsmanship, seamlessly weaving together tradition and elegance.”
The claim has triggered a wave of reactions on social media, with netizens expressing discontent and questioning the authenticity of such a statement from an important ministry.
This is not the first time the identity of the Tangail saree has been embroiled in controversy.
A commercial at the Kolkata airport previously stirred debate over the saree’s origin, identifying it as handwoven in Phulia, Nadia district, West Bengal.
GI status
However, according to the Indian Geographical Indications Registry website, the Tangail saree of Bengal got registered on January 2, 2024, in response to an application by Kolkata-based West Bengal State Handloom Weavers Co-Operative Society Limited.It says the application was filed on September 8, 2020, and the registration will remain valid until September 7, 2030.
Meanwhile, the Tangail district administration held a meeting on January 30 to discuss how to secure GI status for the Tangail saree, pineapples, and Sandesh (a type of sweetmeat made with milk and sugar).
Deputy Commissioner Kaisarul Islam said they have applied for GI status for the three iconic products of Tangail and hope to get the recognition soon.
The politics behind the claim
After the 1971 Liberation War, many weavers from Tangail went to India, settling in West Bengal’s Nabadwip, Phuliya, Samudragarh, Srirampur, and Nasratpur areas.
They played a significant role in teaching Indians the art of weaving sarees.
Currently, Tangail sarees face challenges in India. The traditional Tangail saree has encountered a decline in value amid the proliferation of various sarees made from polyester threads and machine weaving.
The immensely popular Tangail cotton sarees from Bangladesh are known for their finer count and intricate designs, with extra warp designs using coloured yarn.
They are a simplified version of the Jamdani cotton saree, with minimal designs in the body portion. Tangail weave sarees from Bangladesh have earned a worldwide reputation.
However, there is now a twist in the tale as the GI patent has been registered for West Bengal at the international level in the name of the Tangail saree.
Consequently, businessmen in West Bengal are endeavouring to promote the Tangail saree as their distinctive and valuable product.
Origin of Tangail saree
Tangail weaving stands as one of Bangladesh’s oldest cottage industries, with Tangail weave sarees gaining global appreciation.Named after the district where it is produced, this traditional saree holds historical significance dating back to the late 19th century.
Historical records indicate that the Basak community, particularly known as Hindu weavers, were the original weavers of Tangail.
Originally migrant weavers, the Basaks are descendants of traditional muslin weavers, originally residing in Dhamrai and Chauhatta in the present Dhaka district.
The migration to Tangail occurred in the 19th century due to the scarcity of muslin cloth and a search for more favourable climatic conditions.
Although initially focused on unpatterned cloth, the weaving industry experienced significant growth during Mahatma Gandhi’s Swadeshi movement in 1906.
By 1923-24, designs were introduced on woven fabrics, and in 1931-32, Jacquard looms were integrated for saree production.
Tangail weaving, known for its unique characteristics, gained global recognition.
Skilled weavers, particularly from the Basak community in the Patil Union of the district, continue to produce sarees in the original and traditional way.
These sarees are sold at Bajitpur and Kartia Haats two days a week.
Current status
Government statistics indicate that in 1992, Tangail district had over 100,000 weavers, with approximately 150,000 individuals engaged inweaving. These weavers were residing in Sadar, Kalihati, Nagarpur, and Basil upazilas of the district.
In the present scenario, there are around 325,000 individuals, including weavers, owners, and trader-buyers, actively participating in this profession within the district.
The sarees produced are priced between Tk300 and Tk20,000.
Due to its global acclaim, Tangail weave sarees are exported to various countries, including India, America, Japan, the Middle East, and Europe.
However, the Tangail textile industry is currently facing risks arising from the escalating prices of looms, dyes, and other raw materials, coupled with challenges in transportation facility management.
@Joe Shearer Is West Bengal Part of Bangladesh now?
Or, what are you planning to claim next?
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টাঙ্গাইল জিলা কোথায় পরে দেখসো তো, খোকামনি ?Outrage mounts as Indian ministry makes absurd claim about Tangail saree’s origin
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In a surprising move, the Ministry of Culture of India has asserted that the famous Tangail saree, a symbol of Bangladesh’s rich cultural heritage, actually originates from West Bengal, India.
The controversial claim was made via a Facebook post on the official page of the Ministry of Culture, sparking criticism and humour on social media.
The post claims: “The Tangail saree, originating from West Bengal, is a traditional handwoven masterpiece. Renowned for its fine texture, vibrant colors, and intricate Jamdani motifs, it epitomizes the region’s rich cultural heritage. Each Tangail saree is a testament to skilled craftsmanship, seamlessly weaving together tradition and elegance.”
The claim has triggered a wave of reactions on social media, with netizens expressing discontent and questioning the authenticity of such a statement from an important ministry.
This is not the first time the identity of the Tangail saree has been embroiled in controversy.
A commercial at the Kolkata airport previously stirred debate over the saree’s origin, identifying it as handwoven in Phulia, Nadia district, West Bengal.
GI status
However, according to the Indian Geographical Indications Registry website, the Tangail saree of Bengal got registered on January 2, 2024, in response to an application by Kolkata-based West Bengal State Handloom Weavers Co-Operative Society Limited.
It says the application was filed on September 8, 2020, and the registration will remain valid until September 7, 2030.
Meanwhile, the Tangail district administration held a meeting on January 30 to discuss how to secure GI status for the Tangail saree, pineapples, and Sandesh (a type of sweetmeat made with milk and sugar).
Deputy Commissioner Kaisarul Islam said they have applied for GI status for the three iconic products of Tangail and hope to get the recognition soon.
The politics behind the claim
After the 1971 Liberation War, many weavers from Tangail went to India, settling in West Bengal’s Nabadwip, Phuliya, Samudragarh, Srirampur, and Nasratpur areas.
They played a significant role in teaching Indians the art of weaving sarees.
Currently, Tangail sarees face challenges in India. The traditional Tangail saree has encountered a decline in value amid the proliferation of various sarees made from polyester threads and machine weaving.
The immensely popular Tangail cotton sarees from Bangladesh are known for their finer count and intricate designs, with extra warp designs using coloured yarn.
They are a simplified version of the Jamdani cotton saree, with minimal designs in the body portion. Tangail weave sarees from Bangladesh have earned a worldwide reputation.
However, there is now a twist in the tale as the GI patent has been registered for West Bengal at the international level in the name of the Tangail saree.
Consequently, businessmen in West Bengal are endeavouring to promote the Tangail saree as their distinctive and valuable product.
Origin of Tangail saree
Tangail weaving stands as one of Bangladesh’s oldest cottage industries, with Tangail weave sarees gaining global appreciation.
Named after the district where it is produced, this traditional saree holds historical significance dating back to the late 19th century.
Historical records indicate that the Basak community, particularly known as Hindu weavers, were the original weavers of Tangail.
Originally migrant weavers, the Basaks are descendants of traditional muslin weavers, originally residing in Dhamrai and Chauhatta in the present Dhaka district.
The migration to Tangail occurred in the 19th century due to the scarcity of muslin cloth and a search for more favourable climatic conditions.
Although initially focused on unpatterned cloth, the weaving industry experienced significant growth during Mahatma Gandhi’s Swadeshi movement in 1906.
By 1923-24, designs were introduced on woven fabrics, and in 1931-32, Jacquard looms were integrated for saree production.
Tangail weaving, known for its unique characteristics, gained global recognition.
Skilled weavers, particularly from the Basak community in the Patil Union of the district, continue to produce sarees in the original and traditional way.
These sarees are sold at Bajitpur and Kartia Haats two days a week.
Current status
Government statistics indicate that in 1992, Tangail district had over 100,000 weavers, with approximately 150,000 individuals engaged in
weaving. These weavers were residing in Sadar, Kalihati, Nagarpur, and Basil upazilas of the district.
In the present scenario, there are around 325,000 individuals, including weavers, owners, and trader-buyers, actively participating in this profession within the district.
The sarees produced are priced between Tk300 and Tk20,000.
Due to its global acclaim, Tangail weave sarees are exported to various countries, including India, America, Japan, the Middle East, and Europe.
However, the Tangail textile industry is currently facing risks arising from the escalating prices of looms, dyes, and other raw materials, coupled with challenges in transportation facility management.
@Joe Shearer Is West Bengal Part of Bangladesh now?
Or, what are you planning to claim next?
বগুড়া আর ঢাকা'র মাঝামাঝি।
আমার মাতামহী বগুড়া'র বাসিন্দা ছিলেন , আমরা হলাম গিয়া ঢাকা মুন্সীগঞ্জের মানুষ, অর্থাৎ বিক্রমপুর বেজগাওঁ থেকে।
এই দাবিগুলা মারাত্মক জিনিস। নদীয়া-কুষ্টিয়া'র লোকেদের বাইন্ধা রাখাটাই বিরাট কাজ।
Where do you see Tangail district, dear boy?
Between Bogra and Dhaka.
My maternal grandmother was a resident of Bogra, we are the people of Dhaka Munshiganj, that is from Bikrampur Bejgaon.
These claims are serious stuff. Keeping the people of Nadia-Kushtia bound is a big task.
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Wow, you know the tongue! The local one!
Can you speak it? Did your family speak it?
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All my Kakas and Pishis spoke it.
The first time I landed in Dhaka, very late in life, it was a shock! EVERYBODY spoke our family dialect!
In Calcutta they laugh at us.
Bhanu Banerjee is from here, a school friend of my father (he was known as Shamyomoy), as was the great Chittaranjan Das, and his daughter's son, Siddhartha Shankar Ray, my father's friend from college.
বিদ্যা বুদ্ধি টাকা
তিন লইয়া হয় ঢাকা
অখন আমার টাকাটা মারসে কেটা , হালারে ধরলে হাতের সুখ লিমু
Learning, brains and money,
Dhaka is known by the three.
Now if I can find the chap who pocketed my money, I'll give my hands the treat of their lives.
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Everyone wants akhandta when they can benefit from us with the rest of our neighbours all going into economic slowdown. Have seen x threads by pakistanis of how india is responsible for nPakistan and Bangladesh having slow growth by not having a EU like free borders and tradeAkhandta works both ways
As above.... etc
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Not correct, most people in BD does not want Akhandta regardless of economic situation. It is not hard to guess the same is true in Pakistan.
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I didnt meant that Akhandta
. Still dont get the why people in pakistan or Bangladesh think we are going to take over them in every breath we take. India wouldn't even want pakistan if they want to join us. No sense in taking in a Bigger Bihar that has 2% growth rate and is a valuable buffer against Afghanistan.it still amazes me that people think that akhand bharat is just not a common history thing and an imperial expansion.
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I didnt meant that Akhandta
‘Akhand Bharat’ the undisputed truth, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that the people of Pakistan are not happy after more than seven decades of independence and they now believe the partition of India was a mistake.
Mr. Bhagwat said the separated parts of Bharat would unite one day. The RSS chief said Pakistan was “unhappy” as it got separated from India, and it would, one day, be merged into ‘Akhand Bharat’.
When Bhagwat says Pakistan got separated, he could not have meant separated from the common history. He is saying Pakistan got separated politically. And so when he says it will unite one day, he is talking about political union which would imply imperial expansion on our part.
