The new initiative is intended to provide direct market access opportunities to approx. 3.5 million handloom workers and 2.7 million handicraft artisans In a move to provide enhanced market access to weavers and artisans, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has initiated a drive to onboard weavers and artisans on the GeM portal so as to enable them...
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The Sabyasachi-H&M collection was a sell-out. Here’s how Indian artisans can get their due next time
Sabyasachi’s global collaboration with H&M sold out within minutes, but left behind a long debate on artisan rights, and what it will take for Indian design to be coveted on a global stage About 15 km from Jaipur in Rajasthan is the storied town of Sanganer, a busy hub of craftspeople deft in the age-old...
Vice President urges people to promote, buy Indian handicrafts and handlooms
AGARTALA: Vice President on Thursday called upon the people, particularly youngsters, to buy and promote Indian handicrafts, handlooms, Khadi and other products made by artisans instead of foreign items. The Vice President, who is on a tour of the north-eastern states, inaugurated an exhibition of handloom and handicraft products, went around the stalls and interacted...