Handloom is special, so it’s expensive: Designer Rakesh Thakore
Are you one of those who feel the price of handloom doesn’t match its look? Blame it on the lack of education in the country about the toil that goes into handspun fabric, says designer Rakesh Thakore. “Handloom is very specific to numbers, unlike power-looms. It is very important to realise the importance of handloom […]
DMZ International’s attempt to Protect an age-old craft ! Chendamangalam Handlooms
Chendamangalam is a small village in Ernakulam (Cochin) district. Chendamangalam is famous throughout the world for one thing, the centuries long heritage of handloom industry. The panchayat was formed in 1914. Bordered by rivers on the north, east and south, it is a meeting place of cultural diversity. Jews, Christians, Muslims and Hindus lived here harmoniously. History […]
Handicrafts Market: Global Industry Trends, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025
The global handicrafts market was worth US$ 663.9 Billion in 2019. Handicrafts refer to products that are handmade using simple tools and represent the culture and traditions of a country or region. Their production requires considerable hand-eye coordination and intense concentration. Each handcrafted product is unique as each crafts person applies their strength differently, owing […]
Here’s Why Handloom Products Are Expensive But Worth It!
We all love our favorite handloom products ! Be it the luminous silk or the feather-light cotton, every handloom product is exceptional. It is the creativity of every skilled craftsman that is imbued in every handloom saree. It is undeniably true that every finely-crafted handloom piece always wins the creative battle over the machine-made. Although, we […]
As an economic activity, the handlooms occupy a place second to agriculture in providing livelihood to the people.
The strength of Handlooms lies in innovative design, which cannot be replicated by the Powerlooms Sector. Handlooms constitute a timeless facet of the rich cultural heritage of India. As an economic activity, the handlooms occupy a place second only to agriculture in providing livelihood to the people. The element of art and craft present in […]