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LIC to increase risk coverage of weaker sections in Himachal – Meena

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: To provide a social security cover for weaker sections, Life Corporation of India (LIC), is all set to surpass last year’s target of bringing more [...]

Kinnauri Shawl of Himachal gets a geographical patent

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: The Kinnauri Shawl has been granted a patent under Geographical Indications (GIs) of Goods Act, 1999 from the Registrar, Geographical Indications, Government of India. “The [...]

Online shopping sustains Himachal handicrafts

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: Efforts to sustain the states handloom sector has found support in the response the hand made products are getting from online shoppers, something which the [...]

To beat the blues, Himachal Handloom launches e-shopping

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: Struggling to keep float, the Himachal Handicraft and Handloom Corporation got into online marketing of its inventory of products ranging from Kullu and Kinnauri Shawls, [...]

Himachal enhances health cover for 16 thousand weavers

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: To enable the traditional weavers community to access better health facilities, the Himachal cabinet today decided to enhance cover under health insurance cover for handloom [...]

Kulu shawl Industry Of Himachal losing warmth

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Jagmeet Y. Ghuman

Kulu shawls, once the pride of Himachal, face a major threat from powerloom weavers of Ludhiana. The industry needs a strong influx of revenue. Privatisation and [...]

Rs 9.41 Cr sheep breeding projects to improve wool quality in Himachal

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: To even out the challenges posed by synthetic yarns and keep the primacy of Himachali woollens, the government has launched two projects for sheep breeders [...]

My Himachal, students frame marketing mechanism to save Kullu Shawl

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Jagmeet Y. Ghuman

In a significant development, My Himachal an NGO with the help students of S.P.Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai has come up with proposed implementation [...]

Kullu Shawls Of Himachal As A Geographical Indicator

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Ajay Simha

Stalled Saviour A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin. The use [...]

The Inherent Problems Of The Kullu Weaving Industry Of Himachal

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Pooja Adiga

Kullu: As outlined in our previous article, “The Kullu handloom industry of Himachal – The need for privatization”, one of the immediate tasks at hand is [...]

Kullu Handloom Industry of Himachal – The need for privatization.

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Ajay Simha

Over the years, the Kullu – Manali twin towns have become a favourite spot amongst honeymooners. Apart from the scenic beauty that the valleys offer, Kullu [...]

Himachal Government To Implement Insurance Scheme For Weavers

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Neha Chandok

Shimla: The state government is soon to implement various sponsored schemes for the upliftement of weavers. The Industries Department would also be implementing the ‘Handicraft Weavers [...]

Government-NGO collaboration can spell success for the Kullu weaving industry

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Anoop H

Weaving has been the mainstay of every Kullu-ite’s livelihood for generations now. A month long study by Anoop H, Shilpa Kendre, Jyothsna Sekar, Shilpi Baral from [...]

Save the Weaver : Is weaving dying in Kullu?

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Anoop H

You never know what you have been missing until it arrives. This adage can’t be more apt than for the weavers here. The folks in this [...]

Save the Weaver : A Litmus Test for Authentic Kullu Shawls

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Anoop H

The scenic landscapes of Kullu beckon avid travellers to visit the hinterlands of this small town. Shopping does take a top priority on the itinerary of [...]

Save the Weaver: An eye opener for tourists

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Anoop H

For tourists from across the globe, the hilly terrain of Manali-Shimla is a shoppers’ paradise for woollens. The heart of the weaving industry is in the [...]

The campaign

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Anoop H

The campaign will carry a series of articles dedicated to the Traditional Kullu Shawl Weaving industry. The art of weaving is a part of the Kullu [...]

Project : Save the Weaver

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Anoop H

SAVE THE WEAVER …help him weave colour into his life again Are we crucifying Art at the altar of Technology? Are the benefits of development restricted [...]