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 ...