that manufactures Solapuri Chaddar and towels Eight persons, including three women and a child, were killed in a massive fire at a factory in Akkalkot Road MIDC area of Solapur on Sunday ...

Eight persons, including three women and a child, were killed in a massive fire at a factory in Maharashtra's Solapur district on Sunday, officials said. Prima facie, a short in the circuit ...

Known for its textile legacy, Solapur has made a name with its cosy Solapuri chaddar, a lightweight ... these chaddars are still woven on traditional handlooms and have earned GI (Geographical ...

KARIMNAGAR: Hundreds of powerloom and handloom units in Sircilla fell silent today after workers, backed by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), began an indefinite hunger strike demanding ...

The 350-odd families weave silk sarees and form the handloom industry in Solapur, which is highly known for its textile industry, producing terry towels and chaddars. The weavers have been ...

had listed at least 15,000 handlooms and power looms operating in Solapur, employing over 2 lakh people, all producing the Solapuri chaddar. In 2004, the journal reports that exports amounted to ...

According to the Fourth All India Handloom Census (2019–20), after West Bengal (WB), Tamil Nadu (TN) is the second largest producer of handloom sarees. The Policy Note 2024–25 of the Tamil Nadu ...

The handloom sector every year employs 3.5 million people in India directly or indirectly and is regarded as an iconic symbol of India’s diversity and culture. (Image Credits: iStock ...

This August, Kolkata witnessed a three-day event celebrating handloom, organised by Sutra Textile Studies. Held at ICCR, the event collaborated with several weavers and artisans from West Bengal, who ...

National Handloom Day is celebrated in India on August 7th each year to honour the country's rich tradition of handloom weaving. Handloom weaving is not just a craft, but a way of life for many ...

Handloom is always ideal, be it in hot summers, humid rainy days or cold winters. And India is a treasure trove of these beautiful textiles that can be used to create the most fashionable outfits ...

On August 7, National Handloom Day, fashion designers pay tribute to the resilience and creativity of handloom weavers, acknowledging their significant contribution to India’s economy and ...