IMPHAL – In the misty hill districts of Manipur, far from the clamour of cities, looms hum quietly in village courtyards. Here, in places like Tamenglong and Ukhrul, the Nagas—Manipur’s third-largest ...

On the banks of the Narmada, Maheshwari handloom weaving struggles against fast fashion and industrial looms. Can this royal craft survive?

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 ...

The celebration marked a key milestone in NHDC’s 43-year journey of supporting India’s handloom sector and enhancing the ...

The Special Handloom Expo 2026 will host artisan groups from 21 states to promote Swadeshi handloom products, create market linkages, and support artisans. The event offers direct purchase ...

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 ...

H'Hen Niê wearing a traditional Ê Đê costume in her final walk in Miss Universe Việt Nam 2018. Photo Miss Universe Việt Nam The heart of Ê Đê culture beats with the rhythmic threads of their unique ...

As India commemorates ten years of National Handloom Day, its story is no longer just about heritage - it's about economic resilience, women empowerment and local innovation. Cairn Oil & Gas, a part ...

Sitapur’s cotton durries travel from village looms to global markets, sustaining nearly 70,000 weavers through a structured handloom ecosystem.

Weavers from the Progressive Ladies League of the Philippines show their skills in weaving textiles during the launching ceremony of the new Philippine Handloom Weaving Center at DOST-PTRI. The newly ...