Weaving

Leaving behind his dreams and ambitions, Sivakumar Modha decided to trudge down the revolutionary path that would bring respite to scores of weavers across the country.

Besides tackling the menace of paper waste, Neerja Palisetty has also opened up doors of livelihood opportunities for a handful of women in Jaipur, who spin the yarn with charkhas at their homes.

For years now, the flags that are hoisted at the Red Fort and other government installations come from these units in Karnataka.

In an attempt to empower women in Assam, this couple started 'The Ant', in which women in need become empowered weavers!

The last 25 years have seen more than 300 engineering graduates coming out of this weavers' village.

The weaving community in Anakaputhur is known for developing various kinds of eco-friendly fabric.

A young woman in Barpali, Odisha, has taken to digital tools and technology to take her community’s local art to global heights. Aviral Mittal explores further.

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.