Handloom industry

Madurai: Saurashtra Handloom weavers hopeful of Govt support after PM Modi mentions them in speech

The community from Saurashtra migrated to Tamil Nadu about 400 years ago and have made the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu their home. 

Apr 04, 2021, 15:04 PM IST

Shabana Azmi roots for handloom revival

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has said she is a huge admirer of handloom work, adding that we should support the handloom industry so that we can save the dying art.

Aug 25, 2019, 08:04 AM IST

Steps needed to ensure handloom weavers get rightful wage: PM Modi

Making a strong pitch for the handloom industry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for steps to promote it globally as well as ensure that weavers are paid their rightful wages.

Aug 07, 2015, 23:55 PM IST