THE newly established Philippine Handloom Weaving Center in Taguig City is eyed to create more livelihood opportunities which may expand the local weaving communities and the textile industries in the ...

Vijayawada: The traditional handloom sector is witnessing a quiet yet significant transformation with the adoption of modern technology. Upgraded loom.

When 60-year-old Malipeddi Bhagyawati sat down to spin as part of a lecture-demonstration on Patnulu khadi in a Bengaluru school, she wasn’t expecting the level of knowledge the young students had. To ...

Kanpur: National Handloom Day was celebrated on Wednesday. The handloom industry, being the world's oldest industry, provides livelihood to more than 43 lakh people, said minister of MSME and khadi ...

"Textile weaving is physically demanding, and in this regard, men tend to have a bit more of an advantage," he said.

CALL FOR ACTION Weavers sign the Weaver’s Manifesto. —PHOTOS FROM DOST-PTRI MANILA, Philippines — Before handloom weaving took root in her barangay, Iloilo weaver Marylyn Muyana remembers the ...

Do you know that an Arni silk saree can take up to 20 days to weave? Well, the beautiful timeless weaved saree is actually a result of hours and hours of thought and skill working hand in hand, while ...

Next to agriculture, handloom sector is the greatest revenue earner for the country. Having a rich tradition of excellent crafts-manship since time immemorial, it reflects India's vibrant culture. It ...

A revival of the traditional Kachchhi handloom could be a shining example of how India could tackle its severe livelihood, ecological, and cultural crises. Prakash Naranbhai Vankar looks up, taking a ...