Afghanistan: Women carpet weavers face challenges in Badakhshan

Mar 12, 2023

Nearly fifty women and girls weave carpets in the city of Faizabad and these women said that the lack of a carpet processing center...

Weavers in UP's carpet city Bhadoi say international expo mart, ODOP benefitted them

May 17, 2024

Bhadohi, a small town in Uttar Pradesh, is enhancing the name of India around the world through carpets. The annual business is about Rs...

Assam: 50-year old woman entrepreneur revives traditional Muga silk industry

Dec 11, 2024

Despite facing many challenges, Kalyani Gogoi who is now leading and supporting nearly 1000 women weavers, has earned Rs 20-30 lakh annually by selling...

India's handwoven carpet industry has immense potential to create jobs and exports: Report

Sep 29, 2024

India's handwoven carpet industry has significant potential for both economic growth and job creation, particularly for women, according to a study conducted by IIM...

'Stop raping us': Topless woman storms Cannes red carpet to protest against sexual violence in Ukraine

May 21, 2022

Cannes [France], May 21 : A semi-naked lady protestor had to be removed from the Cannes red carpet on Friday after she protested against...

JP Nadda calls PM Modi "best ambassador of artists, weavers, and craftsmen of India"

May 27, 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing improvement in the lives of weavers in...