KHALAPUR CARPETS

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 737253).

Synopsis

Promotional film for Henry Morgan & Co. Ltd. department store Montreal, Canada. Looks at carpet making in the village of Khamari in Khalapur, India. Includes footage of dying, weaving, ceremonial dancing, winding and setting warp threads, drying wool in the sun, weavers at work at their looms, Canadian buyers' inspection of carpets, packing bales for shipment to Montreal.

 

Titles

  • MAKING CARPETS (Alternative)
  • RONALD CARPENTER COLLECTION FILM 6 (Alternative)
  • KHALAPUR CARPETS
 

Technical Data

Year:
1932
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Mute
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain
Sponsor
Henry Morgan & Co. Ltd
 

Countries