Critical evaluation of socio-cultural and climatic aspects in a traditional community: a case study of Pillayarpalayam weavers' cluster, Kanchipuram

Built Heritage

Table 1 Spatial requirements for various processes involved in weaving

Production Process	Workspace	Tools Required	Spatial Requirement	Area
Degumming	Dyeing Units	copper containers, acetic acid, soap oil, boiler	semi covered, to let out hot fumes, with storage space for dyes	30 sq m
Dyeing	Dyeing Units	copper containers, acetic acid, soap oil, boiler		30 sq m
Warping	Home Based	warping machine or street sizing equipments	covered	4 sq m
Sizing	Streets	bamboo poles	open	60 sq m
Wefting		charqa, bamboo spool		4 sq m
Weaving	Home Based	pit loom, raised pit loom	covered	9 sq m