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Kancheepuram weaver gets national recognition with Handloom Day award
In view of the National Handloom Day on Thursday, the Kancheepuram weaver was selected for the award for his exquisite work in the traditional Korvai...
Vintage Kanjeevaram sarees find new life in Chennai textile store
16 Oct 2023 7:00 AM ISTThis exhibit offers not only a visual feast for those familiar with these art forms but also an educational journey for those unaware of the diverse...
Govt to ‘reform’ handloom sector to attract youngsters
7 Oct 2023 6:45 AM ISTIncreasing the wage of weavers, inducting technology, and branding in the offing
Is that original pattu?
11 Sept 2023 7:00 AM ISTIn addition to losing public patronage, weavers in Kancheepuram are facing another threat to their livelihood: duplicate pattu sari being sold as...
Chinthadripet, an area woven into the city
16 July 2023 7:00 AM ISTSome of the earliest schools, police stations, churches, civic amenities and reading rooms in the city began here.
Weavers make cradle cloths to sustain livelihood
1 July 2020 12:22 AM ISTWhen Sivagurunathan started Nurpu Handloom Weaving Society, his intention was to support the weavers from Chennimalai.
Amazon India helps artisans, weavers double their sales in 10 weeks
21 Sept 2020 8:00 PM ISTCustomers from more than 12,000 pincodes in India purchased a product from the 'Stand for Handmade' store front, helping artisans, weavers and women...
Tamil Nadu handloom council educates weavers through digital literacy...
13 Oct 2020 12:40 AM ISTWomen’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) has launched its Tamil Nadu Chapter Council recently. The council’s mission is to empower the...