Following a protest by weavers here, the Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation on Thursday assured them of an increase of 15 % in wages, with retrospective effect from April 2017.
After the implementation of GST, disappointment looms large in Lallapura area which is known for weaving of Banarasi sarees.
The film Mother India was not a figment of the writer’s imagination but a reality that was lived by thousands if not lakhs of people.
With an increasing number of students pushing for the glamour of a degree in Fashion Tech, industry insiders tell us that the less-glam Textile Design course is better for the long run.
The handloom industry deserves a rethink as an avenue for skilled labour
Firms targets Rs 60-70 cr business from segment, will source 400,000 metres from KVIC clusters
Discover the craft traditions of India
Manipur Minister of Commerce and Industry Thongam Biswajit on Thursday said for the welfare of weavers and artisans, home delivery of raw materials for handloom and handicrafts is being launched. He said the scheme aims to enhance the income and p
Gandhinagar, July 1 (IANS) Emphasising that India’s textile industry has the potential to double its growth rate, textile giants on Saturday stressed on strategic branding and style positioning in the industry.
State government’s initiative to provide regular employment to powerloom weavers
The State government decided to expedite the process of weaving the one crore Bathukamma sarees meant for distribution to the below-poverty-line women benef