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World Designing Forum: Growth of Indian handloom at National Designer Awards 2024

The World Designing Forum has once again set a benchmark in the fashion industry by hosting the National Designer Awards 2024 in Goa. The discussions emphasised integrating Indian handloom into global markets, particularly through e-commerce and collaborations with international designers. The World Designing Forum bridges this gap by creating platforms where traditional craftsmanship meets modern design sensibilities. This year’s prestigious …

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1 week ago

Centre, State to work together to better weavers’ lives: Union Minister

The Hindu

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh has stated that the Central Government will collaborate with various States to improve the living conditions and economic status of weavers. Speaking after a review meeting with departmental officials, headed by Andhra Pradesh Minister for Textiles S. Savitha and Commissioner Rekha Rani, held here on Sunday, Mr. Singh said efforts would be made to …

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2 weeks ago

Facing threads

China Daily

A man suns dyed yarn material in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, in 2022. JOY SAHA / SOLENT NEWS Tough times For many artisans, the art of weaving is a family tradition, with skills passed down from generation to generation. Sari seller Sandip Basak described how increasing production costs and low sales affected his business during recent festive seasons when demand was expected …

3 weeks ago

Handloom exhibition ‘Vasantham’ begins in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu

A two-day handloom and handicraft exhibition ‘Vasantham’, being organised by the Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh, commenced at hotel Green Park in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. The annual festival, being conducted over the past six years, showcases products in the categories of clothing, accessories, personal care, and home decor, among others. Moreover, ‘Vasantham’ will showcase the revived craft of Telangana’s Ghanpur …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sircilla weaver’s golden masterpiece

New Indian Express

RAJANNA-SIRCILLA: In the vibrant town of Sircilla, where the art of weaving comes to life, Nalla Vijay Kumar stands as a beacon of artistry in the handloom weaving world. With a remarkable blend of tradition and innovation, Vijay has just unveiled his latest masterpiece: a breathtaking 200 gram gold saree valued at Rs 18 lakh. For 12 days, Vijay poured …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Gujarat's bold new cottage and rural industries policy: All you need to know

India Today

The Gujarat government unveiled its new Cottage and Rural Industries Policy on Wednesday. Minister of Cottage Industries, Balwantsinh Rajput, who introduced the policy in Gandhinagar, stated that it aims to generate nearly 12 lakh jobs over the next five years. The new policy, which will remain in effect for the next five years, is focused on creating a self-sustaining cottage …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Chhunchi Launches One-Stop Online Store For Saree Enthusiasts: Showcases the Diversity of Indian Handlooms

Live Mint

PNN New Delhi, November 26: Purtika Choudhury, a Pune-based entrepreneur, today elatedly announced the launch of her online store, Chhunchi - The Needles Craft. But with the inception of online stores like Chhunchi, the inaccessibility of handloom sarees will become a thing of the past. Working women and housewives that need go-to wear or outfits for the festive occasions can …

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1 month ago

Fire breaks out at handloom shop in Haryana’s Yamunanagar

Hindustan Times

A massive fire broke out in a handloom shop at Chhoti Line Sadar Bazar in Yamunanagar on Friday. Fire officer Rajiv Jamboj said the information was received at 12:30 pm after which three fire tenders were rushed to the spot. “We received information at around 12:30 pm that a handloom shop was on fire. Further details are awaited Earlier on …

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1 month ago

Minister Announces 1 Handloom, 4 Textile Parks in AP

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada:Handlooms and textiles minister S. Savitha announced establishment of textile parks at Emmiganur, Rayadurgam, Mylavaram and Pamidi, along with a handloom park in Chirala. Replying to a question from Telugu Desam MLA B. Jananageswara Reddy in State Legislative Assembly, she revealed that the state government will formulate a new textile policy soon for development of the weavers’ community. The minister …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Government Places 66L Mt Cloth Order for Sircilla Handloom Industry

Deccan Chronicle

Karimnagar: The government is committed to supporting the Sircilla handloom industry to enhance its competitiveness in the market, said Government Chief Whip and Vemulawada MLA Aadi Srinivas. He noted that the government has placed a bulk order for 66 lakh metres of fabric under the Rajiv Vidya Mission to benefit the Sircilla handloom industry. Speaking on the occasion, Srinivas announced …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Minister urges protection and promotion of handloom sector to save it from extinction

The Hindu

Minister Shivanand Patil urges the people to protect and promote the handloom sector, highlighting government initiatives and the need for collective responsibility. The handloom sector is facing extinction due to industrialisation and urbanisation, but the government is taking steps to support weavers and preserve the tradition.

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2 months ago

Handloom Weavers in Tiruchi Hope for Profitable Deepavali Season

The Hindu

Handloom weavers in Tiruchi district are expecting a boost in profits this year with Deepavali sales. The best-selling products are Woraiyur and Manamedu cotton saris, with weavers operating singly or in teams producing saris priced upwards of ₹1,000 apiece. The official said the prolonged hot weather this year had also increased the demand for cotton saris.

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2 months ago

Indigenous Textiles: A Revival Through Sustainable Fashion

Firstpost

Fashion Police explores the revival of weaves and how Indian textiles are much more than just khadi. The interview features Ashish Satyavrat Sahu, a designer who values Indigenous textiles and promotes sustainable fashion practices. Johargram, an ethical sustainable streetwear brand, focuses on reviving traditional Indian textiles and providing a platform for marketing indigenous handloom and handicraft articles. The brand emphasizes …

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3 months, 1 week ago

National Handloom Development Corporation promoting use of natural dyes

The Hindu

The National Handloom Development Corporation will promote use of natural dyes by the handloom weavers registered with it across the country, said its Managing Director Rita Prem Hemrajani. The NHDC supplied yarn, dyes, and chemicals worth ₹1,150 crores in 2022-2023 and it is expected to be worth ₹1,200 crores this year. The NHDC has tied up with one textile mill …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Kozhikode abuzz with Onam shoppers amid festive spirit

The Hindu

All roads in Kozhikode city lead to S.M. The street, as well as its surrounding areas such as Mananchira and Palayam are abuzz with Onam shoppers who are hopping from one shop to another, hunting for not just fresh collections, but offers and discounts too. Several shops on the street have announced 10 to 50% discount on account of Onam, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kochi designers use memories, motifs and gold for their Onam collections

The Hindu

Kerala quirky Rouka by Sreejith’s collection of Kerala handloom saris for Onam are a bit whimsy, quirky and bring in a whole lot of nostalgia. “This connection to our roots is also sprinkled with who we are now.” “Onam is a search for home — for a sadya that takes you back to childhood; for the comfortable wrap of a …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Handloom festival at Sargaalaya in Kozhikode district from September 1

The Hindu

‘Sargatex 2024’, a State-level handloom festival organised by the National Design Centre under the Ministry of Textiles, will begin at the Sargaalaya Arts and Crafts Village at Iringal in Kozhikode on September 1. “All types of handloom fabrics known in India will be available at ‘Sargatex’, ranging from Kerala’s traditional handlooms to exotic varieties such as Banarasi and Kanchipuram and …

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4 months ago

After Sonia Gandhi’s article in The Hindu , Textile Ministry says Centre implementing several schemes for handloom sector

The Hindu

In an apparent response to Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who said in an article in The Hindu on Tuesday that the Centre failed to build a global audience for the country’s handlooms, the Union Textile Ministry stated that it has undertaken various measures for promoting the handloom sector. Without mentioning Ms. Gandhi’s arguments, the Centre said it has …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Indian politicians prefer not to talk fashion

The Hindu

Ever since she stopped dyeing her hair more than a year back, waiting for the messy grey to grow into subdued salt, Nirmala Sitharaman has been particularly attentive to her sari selection. Political dressing in India — not trendy but sharply symbolic of the revealing-concealing grammar of identity and ambition — is the core of culture and fashion writer Kapda …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

From local to global: Rural weavers of UP feted

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW: The 10th National Handloom Day was celebrated at the UP Institute of Design Research here under the aegis of the micro, small and medium enterprises department on Wednesday, as part of the week-long celebrations which will go on till August 9. “It was sheer luck that my work caught attention when I gifted a handwoven Chanderi saree to actress …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Exhibition showcases Tiruchi’s rich handloom heritage

The Hindu

An exhibition of weaving machinery and sale of hand woven saris and furnishings were the highlight of a programme to celebrate the 10th National Handloom Day organised by the Department of Handloom Textiles in collaboration with the Department of Fashion Technology, Holy Cross College, here on Wednesday. The programme was inaugurated by School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi in the …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Two-day district level handloom exhibition inaugurated in Erode

The Hindu

A two-day handloom exhibition, organised as part of the 10th National Handloom Day, began on the Collectorate premises here on Wednesday. The Collector highlighted that National Handloom Day, celebrated on August 7 each year since 2015, honours handloom weavers and underscores their contribution to the country’s socio-economic development. He noted that the district is home to 190 handloom weaving cooperative …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

National Handloom Day 2024: 5 trendy decor tips to incorporate Indian crafts into modern interior design

Hindustan Times

National Handloom Day is celebrated every year on August 7 to honour the country's handloom weavers and highlight India's handloom industry. Indian crafts bring a wealth of cultural heritage and detailed artistry into modern interiors, adding character and supporting traditional artisans. Joya Nandurdikar, Founding Partner, Untitled Design, shared with HT Lifestyle creative ways to blend Indian crafts seamlessly into modern …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

India to Become Third Largest Economy in Two Years: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

News 18

Asserting that India’s rise is unstoppable, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said the country will become the third largest economy in the world in two years. The “Be Vocal for Local” clarion call given by the Prime Minister has economic freedom at this core, with handloom products being one of its key elements, said the Vice President. Strongly advocating …

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World Designing Forum: Growth of Indian handloom at National Designer Awards 2024

Centre, State to work together to better weavers’ lives: Union Minister

Facing threads

Handloom exhibition ‘Vasantham’ begins in Visakhapatnam

Sircilla weaver’s golden masterpiece

Gujarat's bold new cottage and rural industries policy: All you need to know

Chhunchi Launches One-Stop Online Store For Saree Enthusiasts: Showcases the Diversity of Indian Handlooms

Fire breaks out at handloom shop in Haryana’s Yamunanagar

Minister Announces 1 Handloom, 4 Textile Parks in AP

Government Places 66L Mt Cloth Order for Sircilla Handloom Industry

Minister urges protection and promotion of handloom sector to save it from extinction

Handloom Weavers in Tiruchi Hope for Profitable Deepavali Season

Indigenous Textiles: A Revival Through Sustainable Fashion

National Handloom Development Corporation promoting use of natural dyes

Kozhikode abuzz with Onam shoppers amid festive spirit

Kochi designers use memories, motifs and gold for their Onam collections

Handloom festival at Sargaalaya in Kozhikode district from September 1

After Sonia Gandhi’s article in The Hindu , Textile Ministry says Centre implementing several schemes for handloom sector

Why Indian politicians prefer not to talk fashion

From local to global: Rural weavers of UP feted

Exhibition showcases Tiruchi’s rich handloom heritage

Two-day district level handloom exhibition inaugurated in Erode

National Handloom Day 2024: 5 trendy decor tips to incorporate Indian crafts into modern interior design

India to Become Third Largest Economy in Two Years: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar