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DMK will pay poll price for slashing free dhoti, saree orders, says...
In a statement, Nainar Nagenthran condemned the drastic reduction in the production orders for free Pongal dhotis and sarees for 2026.
Is that original pattu?
11 Sept 2023 1:30 AMIn addition to losing public patronage, weavers in Kancheepuram are facing another threat to their livelihood: duplicate pattu sari being sold as...
Chinthadripet, an area woven into the city
16 July 2023 1:30 AMSome of the earliest schools, police stations, churches, civic amenities and reading rooms in the city began here.
Weavers make cradle cloths to sustain livelihood
30 Jun 2020 6:52 PMWhen Sivagurunathan started Nurpu Handloom Weaving Society, his intention was to support the weavers from Chennimalai.
Amazon India helps artisans, weavers double their sales in 10 weeks
21 Sept 2020 2:30 PMCustomers from more than 12,000 pincodes in India purchased a product from the 'Stand for Handmade' store front, helping artisans, weavers and women...
Tamil Nadu handloom council educates weavers through digital literacy...
12 Oct 2020 7:10 PMWomen’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) has launched its Tamil Nadu Chapter Council recently. The council’s mission is to empower the...
Yarn for free saree, dhoti, school uniform schemes supplied after...
12 Jan 2021 8:00 PMMadras High Court disposed of a plea moved by Muthur Power-loom Weavers’ Cooperative Society alleging supply of sub-standard raw material causing...
Senior Idaikkal weavers explore woven sarees for the first time
28 Jan 2021 8:18 PMSenthivel, a weaver from Idaikkal, Thirunelveli district, has been weaving only kora fabric for the past 30 years. He wasn’t aware of market...