#Handloom
Meghalaya Pushes Traditional Textiles Into Modern Markets
Meghalaya's textile sector pivots to global markets, supporting 50,000 households through design, innovation, and strategic heritage promotion.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Opens Eri Weaving Hub in Ri Bhoi
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched a new Eri weaving center in Nongpoh to preserve local textile traditions and boost sustainable artisan trade.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Handloom Sector Supports 50,000 Households
Meghalaya officials marked the 12th National Handloom Day by celebrating weavers who sustain the state's rural economy and cultural heritage.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
Assam Start-up Wins National Handloom Award for Silk Innovation
Marvella Associates earned a National Handloom Award for its unique Soil-to-Silk production model, which preserves Assam's ancient weaving traditions.
Bibar Daimary • 9 Aug 2026
Dimapur Hosts 12th National Handloom Day to Boost Local Weaving
Dimapur marked the 12th National Handloom Day with a focus on artisan support, technology upgrades, and market growth for Nagaland's weaving industry.
Kiyeto Swu • 9 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Launches Handloom Week to Boost Local Weavers
Meghalaya marks Handloom Week to support 50,000 rural households, emphasizing cultural heritage and economic growth for the state's artisan sector.
Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026
Manipur Weaver Rani Devi Wins National Handloom Award
President Murmu honored Manipuri weaver Rani Devi for her textile work during the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations.
Diana Moirangthem • 8 Aug 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Pushes Tribal Handlooms Into Global Markets
Chief Minister Pema Khandu wants to boost Arunachal Pradesh's handloom sector by combining traditional tribal designs with modern marketing strategies.
Rinchen K • 7 Aug 2026
Nagaland Launches Yarn Bank to Bolster Handloom Sector
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has launched a new Yarn Bank Scheme to provide subsidized natural fibers to 10,000 weavers annually.
Naro Jamir • 7 Aug 2026
Manipur Governor Pushes GI Protection for Local Handloom Goods
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla celebrated National Handloom Day in Imphal, urging better promotion and protection for Manipur's unique GI-tagged products.
Diana Moirangthem • 7 Aug 2026
Nagaland Launches Yarn Bank to Support State Handloom Weavers
Nagaland's new Yarn Bank offers subsidized materials to thousands of weavers, cutting costs and boosting the state's traditional textile industry.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Aug 2026
Zunheboto Women Celebrate National Handloom Day with Local Crafts
Women from 18 Zunheboto village organizations marked National Handloom Day with demonstrations to preserve traditional Sumi Naga weaving and crafts.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Aug 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Boosts Handloom Sector Over Decade
Chief Minister Pema Khandu reports 77,000 weavers empowered in Arunachal Pradesh through a decade of digital initiatives and craft center development.
Tani M • 7 Aug 2026
Dibrugarh Weaver Crafts Massive 25-Foot Gamosa Honoring Zubeen Garg
A Dibrugarh weaver spent five months handcrafting a massive 25-foot gamosa featuring nine songs and quotes to honor the late icon Zubeen Garg.
Bibar Daimary • 7 Aug 2026
Dimapur Urban Haat Hosts Three-Day Handloom Exhibition
Dimapur’s Urban Haat kicked off a three-day exhibition and live loom demonstration. The event celebrates local craft leading up to National Handloom Day.
Kiyeto Swu • 6 Aug 2026
New Handloom Trade Centre Opens in Dibrugarh
Assam Minister Biswajit Daimary opened a new handloom trade hub in Dibrugarh to connect local weavers with national and international markets.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Aug 2026
Tripura University Marks 12th National Handloom Week
Tripura University hosted the 12th National Handloom Week to promote textile heritage, student entrepreneurship, and government-backed weaver schemes.
Nihar Jamatia • 4 Aug 2026
Northeast International Fashion Week Marks Decade of Sustainable Style
Northeast International Fashion Week celebrated ten years with a focus on sustainable design and regional handloom traditions in its latest edition.
Timungpi Terang • 27 Jul 2026
Tana-Bana Handloom Expo Opens in Pfutsero
The Tana-Bana District Handloom Expo kicked off in Pfutsero, showcasing 40 artisans and weaving local traditions into new commercial market opportunities.
Naro Jamir • 14 Jul 2026
