#Textiles
State Handloom Expo Kicks Off in Kohima
Nagaland's State Handloom Expo runs through October 12 in Kohima, showcasing regional artisan products to boost local economic growth.
Kiyeto Swu • 29 Sep 2026
Cane and Bamboo Craft Training Starts in Niuland
Thirty local artisans in Pukhato Village are undergoing 50 days of intensive bamboo and cane craft training funded by the Ministry of Textiles.
Kiyeto Swu • 28 Sep 2026
Manipur Handloom Group Demands Reversal of Director Appointment Rules
The JCPHTD is fighting a new Manipur government order that allows civil servants to lead the Handlooms and Textiles department over technical staff.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 23 Sep 2026
Manipur Designer Robert Naorem Hits Runway in Milan
Fashion designer Robert Naorem brought Manipur textiles to a Milan runway, marking a decade of his label at an international showcase in Italy.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 21 Sep 2026
Centre Pushes Meghalaya Handlooms into Global Markets
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita plans to boost Meghalaya’s traditional crafts and Eri silk exports through new global e-commerce and training programs.
NEWire Desk • 19 Sep 2026
Artisans Gather at Kohima for Gandhi Shilp Bazar
T. Lemnon Wangsha opened a regional handicraft exhibition in Kohima. Forty artisans from across the Northeast are showcasing goods until September 7.
Kiyeto Swu • 2 Sep 2026
Kangana Ranaut Boosts Meghalaya Eri Silk on National Stage
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut wore a handcrafted Meghalayan Eri silk saree, drawing national attention to the state's traditional, GI-tagged textile industry.
Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026
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 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
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
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
Bharat Tex 2026 Launches with Massive Global Participation
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh opened Bharat Tex 2026 in New Delhi, hosting thousands of global buyers to showcase India's massive textile industry.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026
Tripura Tribal Welfare Minister Seeks Federal Help for Rail and Textile Projects
Tripura's Tribal Welfare Minister lobbies the central government for station upgrades at Mungiakami and new support for state textile and handicraft sectors.
Ayan Debbarma • 14 Jul 2026
