Crafting the Future: Kota Doria and Eri Silk Blend to Empower Weavers

May 19, 2026 12:23 PM

Crafting the Future: Kota Doria and Eri Silk Blend to Empower Weavers

A major initiative has been launched to develop a premium textile by blending Rajasthan’s iconic Kota Doria fabric with the famed Eri silk of Northeast India, a move aimed at giving Indian handloom products a stronger identity in global markets while creating new opportunities for artisans and weavers. A delegation led by Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Secretary Sanjay Jaju, along with fashion designers and weavers, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to discuss the ...

Assam accounts for 90 pc of India’s Muga silk production: CM Sarma

March 3, 2026 1:46 PM

Assam accounts for 90 pc of India’s Muga silk production: CM Sarma

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted Assam's dominant position in India’s silk sector, stating that the State accounts for nearly 90 per cent of the country’s Muga silk production and around 65 per cent of Eri silk output, making it the global hub of these indigenous silks. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma said that Assam’s Muga and Eri silk industries play a crucial role in sustaining rural livelihoods, strengthening the State’s agrarian economy and rein...