Tag: Handicraft

‘UP Diwas’ celebrations to begin today

Residents of Lucknow will get an opportunity to witness the cultural nuances of several states during the celebrations.

January 24, 2023

Rajasthan introduces Handicraft, MSME policies to boost investment

The initiative will ensure the significant participation of the artisans of this region in the social and economic development of the state, technological upgradation, marketing support, financial assistance, social security, clusters/craft villages for the handicrafts and weavers. 

September 18, 2022

KalaGhar empowering Odisha women, reviving handicraft

"We strive hard to be innovative in our product concepts, designs and processes," Shipra said, adding that the enterprise provides a medium of livelihood to the women artisans of Odisha.

March 30, 2021

Kanihama in Kashmir being developed as handloom village

The DDC said that development of Kanihama as handloom village shall not only become another tourist attraction but also promote the craft and boost local artisans and their economic prospects.

June 26, 2020

Small and beautiful

Miniature ‘Pahadi’ (hill) house models are fast catching the fancy of handicraft lovers. The small and compact decorative item made by artisans of Uttarkashi is gaining popularity with each passing day. Earlier only one or two artisans used to make the houses, but now the number has crossed over a dozen. The artisans living in...

January 15, 2018