Indian apparel designs in global limelight: MinisterIndian designs are gaining global recognition as an exciting fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern sensibilities, according to MoS...
16 Oct, 2025, 10.48 AM IST
How small businesses in West Bengal are merging heritage with high-tech to craft growth storiesKolkata, a city known for its stronghold in trade and manufacturing, is steadily embracing the integration of heritage and technology
12 Sep, 2025, 10.35 AM IST
‘Every child knows Gucci, but not Himroo, Sambalpuri or Narayanpet’: Radhika Gupta reacts sharply to Prada’s Kolhapuri sandals rowPrada's new sandals sparked controversy. The design closely resembled Indian Kolhapuri chappals. Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO, ...
03 Jul, 2025, 06.22 PM IST
World Designing Forum to set up handloom cluster and apparel designing hub in AgraThe World Designing Forum announces India's inaugural Handloom Cluster and Apparel Designing hub in Agra, targeting fashion innovation and ...
14 Apr, 2024, 05.48 AM IST
Use handloom robes for convocations, share pics and video: UGC asks universitiesThe UGC highlighted that apparel made from handloom fabrics is not only more suitable for India's climate but also instills a sense of prid...
18 Jan, 2024, 01.01 PM IST
NEHHDC, Tide join hands to promote small weavers and artisans of North East IndiaAs a part of the MoU, Tide will help in financial and digital inclusion of weavers and artisans from the region and host mentor panels and ...
16 Aug, 2023, 11.23 AM IST
On National Handloom Day, 700 saree-clad PIO women dance to 'Naatu Naatu' on London streetsOn National Handloom Day, 700 Indian-origin women dressed in traditional sarees participated in a Saree Walkathon in London. The event was ...
07 Aug, 2023, 01.25 PM IST
UK-based women's organisation to host spectacular saree walkathon celebrating Indian weavesOrganized in partnership with Inspiring Indian Women (IIW), the British Women in Sarees group aims to promote Indian handloom sarees and ra...
25 Jul, 2023, 01.24 PM IST
PV Sindhu, Mithali Raj join #MyHandloomMyPride trend; Anand Mahindra hails Indian weaversPM Modi declared August 7 as National Handloom Day in India to empower the weaver community.
08 Aug, 2022, 10.40 AM IST
PM, top ministers ask people to be vocal for handmade products"On National Handloom Day, we salute all those associated with our vibrant handloom and handicrafts sector.They have made commendable effor...
07 Aug, 2020, 05.12 PM IST
HGH India betting on growing home decor market in IndiaThe show to be held from July 2 to 4 in Mumbai is expecting 17% rise in the number of exhibitors at 700 from 32 countries and 14% increase ...
10 Apr, 2019, 08.02 PM IST
Varanasi handloom weavers need design support for survivalThe Uttar Pradesh government, meanwhile, is trying to connect handloom weavers in Varanasi with designers to help them create intellectual ...
03 Sep, 2017, 12.36 PM IST
Amazon India teams up with government to boost handloom sales; directly engages with weaversThe products will carry government certifications 'India Handloom Brand' and 'Handloom Mark', ensuring availability of quality products acr...
19 May, 2016, 03.33 PM IST
NIFT, NID, others to revive packaging of 40 handloom productsWhile handloom industry is the second-largest employment provider in rural India after agriculture, the handicrafts sector accounts for a s...
05 Apr, 2016, 03.17 PM IST
PM Modi to launch National Handloom Day on August 7 in ChennaiPM Modi will unveil the 'India Handloom' brand for better market positioning of quality handloom products on August 7, the day Swadeshi Mov...
31 Jul, 2015, 08.15 PM IST
India plans to open handloom stores abroadHandicrafts and Handloom Exports Corporation of India as well as Handloom Export Promotion Council are working in that direction, he said.
04 Sep, 2014, 03.31 PM IST
- Here's branding Indian handloom
A government appointed panel on textile industry on Wednesday invited stakeholders to go in for 'Handloom Mark' registration under the 'Gre...
06 Sep, 2006, 12.50 PM IST