The work structure of the craft

The work structure like most other industry is divided into two parts the private and the Govt. sector the only exception is that the paithini structure is they have a sector where people work from home

The Govt. Setup 

The Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd., popularly known as MSSIDC, was established on October 19, 1962 with a view to give a new orientation and strength to the development of Small Scale Industries in the State of Maharashtra. The main objective of MSSIDC is to aid, counsel, assist, Finance  , protect and promote the interests of Small Industries. The Corporation renders assistance to approximately 30000 SSI units in the State.

MSSIDC plays a vital role in revival, development and growth of traditional handicrafts of Maharashtra by responding to the diversified need s of rural artisans and marketing their products in India as well as abroad.

Over the years, MSSIDC has grown to become India’s leading Small Scale Industries Development Corporation, continuously responding to the expanding and diversified needs of Small Scale Industries, Village and Cottage Industries, providing support services like Training and Entrepreneurship Development Programme .

Private Sector Setup

For 25 years Mughal Silk Bazaar have worked to become a premier organisation in developing, promoting & marketing of quality Paithini products

They give concrete education in weaving art and to help seek gainful employment opportunities for young and needy weavers in exile the need for a “weaving training centre” became a must. Thus they have divided their work into “training & business” section in order to facilitate better management. As manufacturer & seller theye offer only quality weaves that have conformed to high standard & specification. This is in keeping with the strict tradition of blending artistry & functionality in a harmonious manner. They give useful information and guidance to their clients so that they get the best deal for their money.

This is the only private sector industry for Paithini which has grown so big ,also only ones to provide free training programs for the weaver because of which they also receive funds and aids from the their affiliated organization Textile Ministry Of India.

Work From Home Weavers

The work from home weavers are the only unorganized end in the entire work circle of  Paithini , How it  works for this sector is that the weavers get orders from both private and govt. sector. They are handed over with all the raw materials  and khaka , so much so that for beginners they also set up the looms. Once the saree is made irrespective of the quality the saree has to be bought buy the organization which places the of course the price might vary, the standardize rate is 55% labor charges  per saree . In many cases the entire family is into weaving however there are also families where only the lady of the family weaves in her leisure time. There is no legal bond signed on paper and a weaver is always free to leave , this system completely runs on mutual trust.

The Ajanta & Ellora connect

While on the craft study we paid a visit to the caves though it was a complete leisure activity until we notices some famous Paithini motifs like the Buddha, Munia and various border patterns repeatedly used in the caves in both sculpture and painting for, on further research we assimilated facts that connect the similarities due to a common past, being a craft of the same region the change in rulers defiantly affected the craft just as much as other things like architecture, culture etc. The Ellora connect is something that we had not heard before until we witnessed it and then enquired form the locals, there isn’t much that one could find about this in books and other resources the only place which even has a mention of this is in the records of archeological survey of India. Despite of being a very minute detail it did broadened our prospect and helped us reason out every little detail of the craft.

Budha and Munia in two different era caves completely depicts how with the change in reign effected the motifs also strengthens the fact that the craft has existed for hundreds of years an adapted with time.