Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)[India], Nov. 21 (ANI): The weavers community in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is facing a tough time after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetisation of Rs 500, Rs 1,000 currency notes.
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Sept.17 (ANI): Fifteen handloom entrepreneurs have been granted incentives under the Export Development Approach for the year 2015-16, in a program 'Know Your Weavers' with distribution of ten looms to weavers at Panthoibi Arcade, Wangkhei here today.
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Sept. 9 (ANI): Showcasing intricate designs prepared by weavers through traditional methods, a five-day long production-cum-expo was recently organized by the Manipur Male Weavers and Transgender at the Brahmapur Nahabam Community Hall in Imphal.
New Delhi, Aug .10 (ANI): Taking a leap forward, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) collaborated with the Development Commissioner handlooms to reinvent indigenous crafts executed by handloom weavers through effective skill development.