India’s handicraft exports during the April-September period of the current fiscal year grew by 60 percent to Rs 15,996, the textiles ministry said in a statement. India’s handicraft exports grow 60 percent during April-September period The ministry recently organised the 52nd edition of the IHGF-Delhi Fair – Autumn 2021 at the India Expo Centre &...
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The Sabyasachi-H&M collection was a sell-out. Here’s how Indian artisans can get their due next time
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Vice President urges people to promote, buy Indian handicrafts and handlooms
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