A Documentary Film by ULB FILMS Presents, the story is about the plight of Sambalpuri handloom weavers who are struggling for their survival when their hereditary profession sounds death knell. Through this film we have tried to aware everybody and…
Odisha state gears up to set up apparel incubation centre
Odisha state government recently directed its handlooms, textiles and handicrafts department to expedite the process for establishing a planned apparel incubation centre for promoting entrepreneurship. State chief secretary AP Padhi directed the department to support the National Institute of Fashion…
Watch out this trailer for Sambalpuri Weavers A Documentary Film
Sambalpuri Weavers – a new documentary film by Abhinash Pradhan and his team. This film reveals the story behind the Sambalpuri traditional handwoven fabric and the man behind it, their power to change their world. To make this film,…
Did you visit National Handloom Expo going on in Bhubaneswar yet? Looks to be a big hit among visitors
National Handloom Expo in bhubaneswar seems to get a very good response in terms of sales. Handloom products from 18 states are on display at the IDCO Exhibition ground organised by Boyanika – Odisha State Handloom Weavers Co-op Society Ltd. It…
Nice to see Odisha Fashion Label RAAS present in Paris for International Trade Fair at Porte De Versailles
RAAS, the high fashion handloom design studio ascended as one of India’s very few labels that displayed a classic collection in Paris. RAAS team assembled a generous collection of hand-woven silks, linen, Erie & designer apparels to allure the French…
Odisha finally thinking of showcasing home grown brands like Utkalika and Boyanika in international markets
While Odisha is boasting of Rs 2,03, 270 crore worth of investments and inviting big brands like ITC, Aditya Birla Group, Adani and Shahi Exports through its Make in Odisha initiative, the state is still mulling new initiatives to place…
Odisha on path of Apparel Manufacturing : After Shahi, Madura, Now Jockey (Page Apparels) set to open
Developing a new centre for an industry is always a challenge, but when the industry is the apparel industry, which not only entails many variables, but also involves huge human resource management, the task is a wee bit tougher. Picking…
Weavers from Odisha, Gujarat hog limelight in Varanasi on National Handloom Day
The land of Saint Kabir and world famous Banarasi sari celebrated the second National Handloom Day in a grand style on Sunday. A large congregation of politicians, leading fashion designers and top bureaucrats expressed determination to revive handloom industry in…