Traditional Indian Textiles

Significance

  • Best in the World: India produces finest traditional textiles in the world with respect to dyeing, weaving and surface embellishment.
  • Historical Significance: The richness of India’s traditional textile crafts is evident in the excavated findings of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro in the Indus Valley, which dates back to 5000 years.
  • Hand Woven: Indian traditional textile is hand woven and thus, each garment is enriched by nuances of native weavers and offers wide range of design.

Challenges

  • Shortage in Supply of Raw Material: The closing of several factories in China and Europe over environmental concerns has caused an ....
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