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Pashmina shawl gets its status back

For centuries the Pashmina shawl has been one of the major charms of Kashmir. But with cheap imitations of these…

8 years ago

Textile ministry formulating new approach to boost textile exports

The textile and the commerce ministries both are engaged in formulating new strategies to boost exports in the textile and…

8 years ago

Ancient loin loom from Northeast gets global recognition

Young Arunachali designer Yana Ngoba by showcasing his collection of dresses, gowns and jacket woven on a loin or back…

9 years ago

Silkporium open in Kohima to act as inlet and outlet for silk growers, weavers

An emporium for silk products and showpieces “Silkporium” was inaugurated in capital town, Kohima by Parliamentary Secretary for Sericulture, Home…

9 years ago

J&K state govt steps in with nanotechnology to protect cashmere shawl

The state government of Jammu and Kashmir has stepped in with nanotechnology to protect buyers from being duped with fakes…

9 years ago

Ethiopia’s traditional weaving from white cotton is dying out

Ethiopian fashion has entered the international fashion industry, with well-known Ethiopian designers and models running fashion lines in many countries.…

9 years ago

Fiber arts festival held to educate public about different fiber arts

The Silver City Fiber Arts Festival, a two day celebration featuring a variety of fiber arts vendors, exhibits as well…

9 years ago

Fashion designer Daniel Syiem working to take Meghalaya fashion global

Daniel Syiem, a young designer from Meghalaya who has showcased ethnic apparel in global fashion hubs like New York, London…

9 years ago

Indian traditional fabrics need a fresh approach to get back recognition in world textile map

India is the second largest textile exporter in the world. Indian traditional textile has a unique combination of handspun fabrics…

9 years ago

Union Textile Minister to launch Pashmina Promotion Programme on Oct 8

Union Textiles Minister Santosh Gangwar to launch the Pashmina Promotion Programme and lay the foundation stone of Pashmina Dehairing Plant…

10 years ago