Handlooms News

WHILE the banig may be a fading term for the current generation, Manila-based start-up Woven Handicrafts is breathing new life to the sturdy and centuries-old mat by giving it a modern functionality, transforming it into eye-poppingly colorful and

The white cotton saree with the red border, called Lal Paar Saree is synonymous with the women of Bengal. Saree and Bengal are fairly synonymous with each other, traditional attire for Bengali women is usually the saree. The sarees are not only wo

VIJAYAWADA: Sales in the handloom houses of Mangalagiri, known for their handloom sarees, has dropped under the impact

Erode cooperative society rakes up handsome profits

Chennimalai, a tiny town tucked in a corner of prosperous Erode district, is known as the birthplace of the freedom fighter “Tiruppur” Kumaran, and is known for water shortage.

CHENNAI: Naveen Kumar has a penchant for all things computers. From hardware to software, everything about the world of technology interests the teenager who picked computer science engineering at the first round of TNEA general counselling on Sun

Transport Minister M.R. Vijayabaskar on Saturday said that the State government had decided to set up a big size spinning wheel in Karur to recognise the contribution of handloom weavers of the town and the State in nation building.

Government has started Geographical Indications (GI) tagging of handicraft and handlooms for the benefit of weavers and artisans. A total of 149 crafts have been registered under Geographical Indication Act. Marketing & Service Extension Centr

Surat: Powerloom weavers are reeling under shock after senior officer of customs, central excise and service tax revealed there is 18% GST on any jobwork done on polyester yarn.

Ukhrul (Manipur) [India], July 21 : A handloom centre in Manipur's Ukhrul district has been promoting the state's rich cultural heritage through their intricate designs and
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During the celebration of second Handloom Day at Varanasi on August 7, 2016, the Union Textiles Minister had announced conducting of 4th nationwide Handloom census. As a follow-up to this, Office of Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry o