Afghanistan: Women carpet weavers face challenges in Badakhshan

Mar 12, 2023

Nearly fifty women and girls weave carpets in the city of Faizabad and these women said that the lack of a carpet processing center...

Weavers in UP's carpet city Bhadoi say international expo mart, ODOP benefitted them

May 17, 2024

Bhadohi, a small town in Uttar Pradesh, is enhancing the name of India around the world through carpets. The annual business is about Rs...

A Tax on Living Heritage: Indian Carpet Council Warns US Tariffs Endanger Weavers' Livelihoods

Sep 11, 2025

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 11: In a small village in Uttar Pradesh, I once sat beside a weaver named Shanti. Her fingers moved with...

Assam: 50-year old woman entrepreneur revives traditional Muga silk industry

Dec 11, 2024

Despite facing many challenges, Kalyani Gogoi who is now leading and supporting nearly 1000 women weavers, has earned Rs 20-30 lakh annually by selling...

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar pays tribute to Ahilyabai Holkar

May 30, 2025

Ahilyabai is remembered for her people-centric policies, deep commitment to economic and socio-cultural issues, especially those that affected the lives of women. She encouraged...

MP: Prime Minister Modi pays floral tribute to Ahilyabai Holkar in Bhopal

May 31, 2025

Ahilyabai is remembered for her people-centric policies and deep commitment to economic and socio-cultural issues, especially those that affected the lives of women. She...