EDUCATIONAL TOUR PROGRAMME

Mumbai – Bhilad – Valsad – Surat – Mumbai

14th – 15th March, 2013

One of the strongest principles of WLCI’s model of education is to prepare the students for the industry. Therefore, Industrial visits is a vital part of the curriculum.On the 14th and 15th of March, 2013, an industrial visit was planned by Nutan Ma’am and Shiraz Ma’am, stalwarts of the Fashion Dept. to help the students understand more about how things are done in the fashion industry.

During the course of 2 days, a total of 14 students aimed to understand the workings of Hakoba embroidery, production and usage of beads, rhinestones etc on garments and other products, Saree printing and Raschel and Warp Knitted Fabrics and Laces.

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INTRODUCTION

DAY ONE

DAY 1

After boarding the FEROZPUR JANTA from various points, we set off for BHILAD, our first stop in the programme.

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BHILAD

PIONEER EMBROIDERY LTD.

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It is one of the largest manufacturer-exporter of Embroideries, Torchon/Bobbin laces, Raschel laces and other garment accessories. It is also the proud owner of the no. 1 retail brand for embroidered clothing "Hakoba".

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VALSAD

DAY 1

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Lunch and rest at farmhouse

ART GROUP

DAY 1

Art group has been consistent in the manufacture and export of a wide range of superior quality Glass Beads, Machine Cut Chatons Beads, Cup Chains, Hotfix Rhinestones etc. that find its application in jewellery, garments, handicrafts and the likes.

DAY 1

Photography was limited.

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Art group is the largest producer of its kind in Asia.Their products are used all throughout the world.They also have a proactive R&D dept. which has helped them grow rapidly over the years.They are influenced by the European model of industries.

Photography was limited.

After a long and tiring day, we checked in at Hotel Sunshine at 10 PM, where we were to bunk for the night.A sumptuous dinner and good night’s sleep followed so we could be totally prepared for DAY 2.

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DAY TWO

SURAT

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GINZA INDUSTRIES

DAY 2

GINZA offers a stunning variety of over 2,000 products – each creation being a piece of beauty. It produces a broad range of Raschel and Warp Knitted Fabrics and Laces, Cotton Braided Laces, Wooven and Knitted Elastics, Embroidery Laces and Fabrics, Textured and Twisted Yarns, Eye & Hook, and now women’s fashion wear too.

DAY 2

It also supplies innovative range of value added process on net and lace fabrics with Prints, Flocking, Embossing, Shading, Pleating Crushing, and Paper / Foil Printing. It also offers the biggest range of garment fashion accessories in hundreds of hues and designs. 

DAY 2

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DAY 2

LAXMIPATI SAREE MILLS

Laxmipati Sarees is a well known brand in the Textile market of Asia. They are not only known for the quality of their products, but also for the quantity they produce, which makes them one of the biggest players in the industry.

They specialise in Kaddak Synthetic Sarees, Banarasi Sarees, Khadi Print sarees  etc.

However, most of their designs are inspired and influenced by Floral patterns.

Photography was prohibited.

DAY 2

At Laxmipati Sarees, we were shown the entire process of how a saree design is made. From sketching to digitising and colouring the work to final printing.

How the dyes are used.

How embroidery is done and stones are fitted into products.

Elaborate machines working tirelessly to the designs fed to it.

Washing and checking the product for errors.

Photography was prohibited.

DAY 2

DAY 2

Laxmipati Sarees was the last stop of the entire educational programme.

After we left, wee had to race against time to catch out train back to Mumbai.

This perhaps, was the most entertaining part of the entire trip when all of us had to run with our luggage through the busy streets of Surat, with the bystanders bewildered at the sight of us hurrying.

But we all caught the train, which in itself was an experience.

We the students of WLCI thank:

•Nutan Ma’am for organising and spearheading the entire trip.•Shiraz Ma’am for helping us understand the workings of the industry.•Pioneer Embroidery for teaching us about Hakoba among many other things.•ArtGroup for a fantastic lunch and wonderful experience•Ginza Industries for their generosity and a worthwhile trip through their industry.•Laxmipati Sarees for taking us to the very rooms which are responsible for the production of breathtaking sarees.

THANK YOUWLC College IndiaMumbai Mahalaxmi Silk Mills Pvt Ltd., Mathuradas Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel(West) , Mumbai-400013Tel: 9323781477 / 022-40571919/40571900Email: mumbaienquiry@wlci.inWeb Site: www.wlci.in