02/03/2026
On 27th February at the Anna Centenary Library, we gathered for an evening woven with heritage, stories, and a shared love for a timeless tradition. 💛
The launch of From Bhavani, with Love and its Tamil translation Anbudan, Bhavani — written by Lakshmi V, illustrated by Zainab Tambawalla, photographed by Amar Ramesh, and beautifully translated into Tamil by Santosh Rajan — marked a heartfelt tribute to the timeless art of Jamakkalam weaving.
The evening also celebrated the launch of Bhavani Jamakkalam People’s Dhurrie of India, a stunning coffee table book photographed and written by Amar Ramesh.
The books were graciously unveiled by Thiru K. R. Nagarajan, Founder & Chairman of Ramraj Cotton, whose wish to nurture and carry forward the tradition of Jamakkalam into countless homes has been instrumental in bringing these books to life.
We were honoured to have Thiru P. Sakthivel, Master Weaver, and Prof. Thiru T. Deivasigamani, Senior Handloom Weaver from Bhavani, grace the event. The gathering was also graced by Shankar Vanavarayar, Joint Correspondent of Kumaraguru Institutions, adding to the warmth and significance of the occasion.
From Bhavani, with Love is more than a book — it is an ode to culture, to the hands that weave stories into threads, and to the responsibility we hold in carrying this heritage forward. This project stands as a heartfelt effort to revive and preserve the art of Jamakkalam weaving, ensuring it continues to thrive for generations to come.
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