Julaha
| Regions with significant populations | |
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| Languages | |
| Religion | |
| Hindu, Islam, Sikh | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Salvi, Panika, Ansari, Devanga, Padmasali (caste), Koshta, Kori, Balai, Meghwal |
The Julaha are a community within the Indian subcontinent, which adopted the profession of weaving.[1] The caste is considered Socially and Educationally Backward. Known under many names, the Julahas have been practising this art for ages.[2] Both Hindu and Muslim Julaha (and even Sikh[1]) groups exist.[3] For the Julahas who are Sikhs, they are known as Ramdasia Sikhs.[1]
Etymology
The term Julaha may derive from the Persian julah (ball of thread).[4]
Statistics
Although reliable statistics are old, as per survey done in 1990s, the total population of Julahas in India was around 12 million.[citation needed] As per Caste Based Survey of Bihar 2022, the total number of Julahas in Bihar was 4.6 million.[5]
Prominent Figures
Prominent figures from the weaver community include:
Related groups
Other prominent weaving and handloom communities of the Indian subcontinent include the Salvi, Panika, Ansari, Devanga, Padmasali (caste), Koshta and the Kashmiri Kani weavers.[6]
See also
References
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