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Designer Vaishali Shadangule is the first woman from India to showcase her designs at the Paris Haute Couture Week 2021. Here is her life story.

Did you know that Indian handlooms hold 95% of the handwoven fabrics in the world?

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A handloom weaver from Madhya Pradesh combined his skills, ingenuity, and family support to start a successful brand from scratch.

Vaishali Shadangule drew from her roots to create an eponymous fashion brand that combines Indian handlooms and motifs with contemporary design aesthetics.

Muzaffar Ansari aka Kalle Bhai is a Class 6 dropout who did not let his lack of formal education come in the way of his passion for history and heritage. Today, the man is a certified tourist guide, a painter, a collector of coins and a linguist who can speak more than 6 languages

Chanderiyaan, a project in Madhya Pradesh, is digitally empowering the weaver community in an effort to streamline the weaving process and provide sustainable livelihood options for the youth.

Here is a list of websites that engage artisans and are also a treasure trove of knowledge on the various handicrafts and arts in India.

The famous weavers of Chanderi won't have to strain their eyes at night any more – the state has provided them with solar home lights that will help them in their weaving work on a daily basis.