Assam’s famed muga silk hub Sualkuchi tells a story of resilience and distress. Women weavers speak of long hours, low wages, and no government aid, urging leaders to act as elections draw closer.

AVA Creations is re-imagining Assam’s handloom legacy as a tool for livelihood security and forest conservation. Working with ...

Around 100 women weavers in Cachar district are set to benefit from Geographical Indication (GI) registration for the Assamese gamosa. This initiative aims to empower rural artisans by connecting them ...

Sualkuchi operates 12,000 handlooms, producing around 3 lakh sq m of silk fabric a year, and remains untouched by the clatter of machines In 1946, when Mahatma Gandhi set foot in Sualkuchi, a ...

After decades of using her handloom to weave traditional fabrics, Hemoprova took a remarkable turn in 2013 by turning sacred texts into woven art. She started by painstakingly translating Sanskrit ...

The recent GST reforms are expected to ripple through various sectors of Assam's economy. The state, renowned for its lush tea gardens, exquisite silks, vibrant handicrafts, and rich biodiversity, is ...

Majuli (Assam) [India], November 14 (ANI) Assam's Minister for Handloom & Textiles, Sericulture, and Soil Conservation, Urkhao Gwra Brahma, has undertaken a day-long visit to Majuli, the world's ...