President Droupadi Murmu underscored the importance of technology adoption and digital market access for the sustainable growth of India’s handloom sector while addressing the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. The President presented
Jaypore, the artisanal lifestyle brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, showcased the heritage of Tangaliya weaving through a live loom demonstration at Bharat Tex 2026. The demonstration was led by Rathod Baldevbhai Jahabhai, a fifth-generation weaver from Vastadi village in Gujarat’s Surendranagar region. Tangaliya is a 700-year-old indigenous craft traditionally
Chhattisgarh’s GI-tagged Kosa Silk is gaining recognition in the growing conscious luxury market, with premium handloom brand Kosakari working to expand the textile’s reach in domestic and international markets. Known for its natural golden sheen, durability, lightweight feel and rich weaving heritage, Kosa Silk has historically remained relatively underrepresented despite














