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Created by Titas Mallick
Biology Teacher • M.Sc. Botany • B.Ed. • CTET (CBSE) • CISCE Examiner
Created by Titas Mallick
Biology Teacher • M.Sc. Botany • B.Ed. • CTET (CBSE) • CISCE Examiner
Note on Nature Artists and How Clothes are Made - Class 05 EVS
Long before humans learned to weave or stitch, animals and birds were already masters of these crafts:
Nature's Master Weaver The Baya Weaver is so skilled that it can weave up to 500 strands of grass to build its nest! It even uses mud to balance the nest and prevent it from swinging too much in the wind.
Weaving is the process of combining two sets of threads or strips—one vertical and one horizontal—into a patterned fabric.
Handle with Care! Synthetic fibres like Nylon and Polyester can catch fire easily and melt against the skin. It is safer to wear natural cotton clothes while working in the kitchen or near fire.
Silk is obtained from the cocoons of the silk moth. The life cycle involves:
The Price of Silk To obtain silk thread, the cocoons are boiled. It takes about 2,000 to 3,000 cocoons to make just one pound (about half a kg) of silk!
Stitching joins pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread.
Traditional Indian practices encourage reusing and recycling clothes. Old clothes are often passed down to siblings, given to others, or repurposed into beautiful quilts, mats, or cleaning cloths. This practice reduces waste and saves resources.
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