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India’s handloom textiles are known for their elaborate designs, patterns, and high quality. The handloom business is critical to the preservation of the country’s cultural heritage and contributes greatly to the country’s economy. Some of India’s most famous handloom textiles are Banarasi silk, Kanjeevaram silk, and Pashmina shawls, which are highly sought after by domestic and international purchasers.
However, the handloom industry also faces challenges such as competition from power looms, lack of access to credit, and government support. Despite these challenges, various government initiatives are in place to support and promote the handloom industry.
The National Handloom Development Programme actively assists handloom weavers with technical and financial help, while the Handloom Mark scheme promotes handloom items and protects handloom weavers’ rights. These initiatives, combined with the devotion and hard work of handloom weavers, ensure that the handloom business thrives.
More details about Handloom Expo in other states of India can be obtained at: https://nhdc.org.in/internal.aspx?menuid=2&CatID=64 India Handloom brand has been launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on the occasion of the first National Handloom Day on August 7, 2015.
The Office of Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Government of India, Ministry of Textiles has engaged National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) Ltd., as the Implementing agency for the promotion of Indian Handlooms as a Brand, undertaking a 360-degree campaign for promoting hand-woven articles in overseas and domestic Media Campaigns, participate in overseas and in domestic events and production of creative and publicity material under the ‘Indian Handlooms’ brand line.
The National Handloom Expo – Mega Exhibition schedule may be found at: https://nhdc.org.in/internal.aspx?menuid=2&CatID=12
The handloom industry in India employs millions of people, mostly in rural areas and it is a significant contributor to the country’s exports. The unique designs and high-quality handloom textiles attract buyers from all over the world. The handloom industry not only preserves India’s cultural heritage but also provides a source of income for millions of people.
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State Handloom Expo – 2023
A significant event is taking place in Agartala, Tripura, to promote and broaden the reach of handloom items from various states of India, for which posters can be seen around the Agartala-West Tripura
Development Commissioner Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
Tripura Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited, Agartala, Tripura.
18th January 2023 to 31st January 2023, Time: 2 pm to 9 pm
Urban Haat, Purbasha Comples, Jail Road, Agartala
Finally, the handloom sector in India is critical to preserving the country’s cultural history, creating jobs, and contributing to the country’s economy. Through numerous initiatives, the government actively promotes the handloom industry, and the hard work of handloom weavers guarantees that the handloom business continues to thrive and attract buyers from all over the world. Handloom textiles are distinctive, long-lasting, and environmentally benign, making them a viable option for the textile industry.
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