mesta fiber - a new era in handicrafts
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GLOBAL WOMEN
ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH
FASHIONABLE HANDICRAFTS
AUTHOR OF THE PAPER :
Mrs. Selva Arthy.R,
CAD Instructor in Fashion Design,
Department of Costume Design & Fashion,
G.Venkataswamy Naidu College,
Self-Financing Courses,
Kovilpatti-628 502.
MESTA FIBER –
CREATING A NEW ERA
IN
HAND CRAFTED JEWELRY
COMPLEMENTING
FASHION TRENDS
• Textile fibers fulfill so many purposes in our lives.
• The use of fiber for textile purposes is one of the oldest and traditional arts followed in India.
• Some of the fibers were known and used in the earlier years of civilization as well as in modern times; other fibers have acquired varied degrees of importance in the recent years.
• There is a change observed in the trend of production and consumption of textiles and apparel during the last two decades that is the resultant of increasing awareness and general consciousness of preserving/conserving the ecology.
• Therefore there is need to review and revive the utilization of the underutilized natural resources to yield environmental friendly products and processes
MESTA- An Intro • Popular in the western
world as KENAF.
• Known by various names in India such as BIMLI,DECCANHEMP,GOGU,CHANNA,AMBADI,SUNKURA etc.
• The fiber of MESTA is genus of Hibiscus and family Malvaceace
MESTA- An Intro
• Mesta is one of the allied fiber of jute and shows similar characteristics.
• Mesta is extracted from phloic bast of the stem of Mesta plant.
• Mesta is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant.
MESTA- ADVANTAGES
• (i) Mesta is potentially profitable crop that is not in world surplus.
• (ii) It provides as a domestic resources, the raw material for industrialization.
• (iii) It can be grown on uplands providing a greater cash return than other crops.
• (iv) It requires less labour than jute and can be produced more cheaply.
• (v) The fiber is one that is used in varying amounts in all countries.
MESTA- CULTIVATION AREAS
• Mesta is cultivated for its fiber in India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia,
United States of America, South Africa,
Vietnam, Thailand, parts of Africa, and to a small extent in south-east Europe.
• West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Tripura, Orissa, eastern Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. Other states grow HC types over small areas, mostly for home consumption.
MESTA- CLIMATE &SOIL REQUIREMENT
• Soil for the Mesta crop is prepared in much the same way as in the case of jute. Mesta grow on a variety of soils, including new and old alluvium soils. The rich loams give the highest yield, but acid soils are not suitable without amendment.
• Climate for Mesta should be warm and humid . Heavy, continuous rains and low temperature are harmful
MESTA- USES
• Engineered Wood, • Insulation, • Clothing-grade Cloth, • Animal Bedding, • Packing Material, • Bags, • Paper, • Environmental Mats,• Fiber Boards Etc.
MESTA- CULTIVATION METHODS
• Mesta is normally sown by broadcasting method or line sowing has been advocated.
• Treat the seeds with any fungicide to prevent the attack of diseases.
• A spacing of 25 to 30 cm between rows and 7 to 10 cm between plants is recommended for good yields.
• A sowing depth of 2.5 to 3 cm is maintained for good germination.
• Both organic and inorganic fertilizer is important for proper plant growth.
• A fertilizer dose of N, P and K is recommended for higher fibre yields.
MESTA- HARVESTING • Harvesting time is very important
in bast fiber crops• The best time to harvest Mesta for
fiber is when 50 per cent of the plant population is in flower.
• Delayed harvesting give more fiber, but of coarser quality.
• Harvesting is done normally by cutting the plants close to the ground with the help of sickle.
• A proper stage of harvesting gives higher yield as well as better quality of fiber.
MESTA- EXTRACTING FIBER
• After the harvesting, the plants are sorted out according to the thickness of stems.
• These bundles are kept standing- in the field for two or three days for shedding of leaves.
• These plants are retted when water is available or can be decorticated and the ribbons may be retted in less volume of water.
MESTA- CHARECTERISTICS
Mesta when compared to Jute
• is shorter, •a little less flexible, •stronger, •contains about 15 percent
moisture •more lustrous and •more durable.
MESTA FIBER-CREATING
A NEW ERA
IN HAND CRAFTED
JEWELRY
MESTA- DYEING• Mesta fiber possesses good
affinity than cotton with direct dyes due to the presence of lignin.
• Mesta fiber is immersed in the direct dye bath at 600c and gradually temperature is raised to boiling point and dyed for 45 minutes.
• After dyeing the sample is taken from the bath, washed with cold water and dried.
MESTA- TWISTING & BRAIDING
• There are only two basic ways for using the fibers to make a cord: braiding (or plaiting) and twisting.
• Finger-twisting methods and leg (thigh) rolling method are used for twisting.
• To braid is to interweave or twine three or more separate strands of one or more materials in a diagonally overlapping pattern.
HAND CRAFTED JEWELRY COMPLEMENTING FASHION TRENDS
• Jewelry is something that we all take fancy for and are inspired to make it an essential component of the wardrobe.
• Wearing a jewelry is probably the most popular way to adorn oneself.
• Jewelry constitutes an important role in making a fashion statement; after all, the glittery, vivid reflection appeals to every eye.
BLOSSOM SET
BUTTON ROSE SET
MARIGOLD SET
SHELL FLOWER SET
SUNFLOWER SET