Roni Patwari making Jamdani Sarees in Haimchar village in Chandpur
Sagar Chowdhury, Chandpur
Roni Patwari, a resident of Paschim Char Krishnapur village in Dakshin Algi Durgapur Union of Haimchar, Chandpur Is seen busy making Jamdani sarees on a small scale all day long in a two-story tin-shed house.
Roni Patwari has already earned reputation for in the area by making Jamdani sarees at his home. This entrepreneur is constantly trying to spread the demand for this Jamdani saree across the country.
Roni left Haimchar and migrated to Narayanganj about 20 years ago to meet his family's needs. He learned how to weave Jamdani cloth in various places there and returned to the area. Despite not having an academic education, Roni now makes a living selling this saree. Roni's father, Billal Patwari, said.
Roni's mother, Salma Begum, said, "Orders are coming from all over. But Roni is managing it single-handedly with various equipment including yarn, bobbins, wooden frames, scissors, scissors. It takes him 3-4 days to make each jamdani. If capable people come forward, Roni will have employment opportunities for many more people here. More saris can also be made.’
Roni’s thinking is the same. This young entrepreneur hopes to create employment for many more people in this work. For this, he wants government and private support.
Roni Patwari said, ‘The price of each jamdani saree I make is 3,700 to 8,000 taka. However, if I get an order according to anyone’s demand, I am also adept at making jamdani sarees worth 4-5 lakh taka. I seek everyone’s blessings to take this work forward.’
In this regard, Sardar Abdul Jalil, Chairman of Dakshin Algi Durgapur Union of Haimchar Upazila of Chandpur, said, ‘Roni’s small Jamdani saree establishment will have support from my council to make it much bigger. I want this industry to move forward.’
Umme Salma Nazneen Trisha, Upazila UNO, Haimchar, said, this Jamdani saree will be showcased at various administrative fairs. A more comprehensive action plan will be taken around Roni’s activities to spread this industry. The Upazila administration will be by his side for any assistance.”
