Demand for Indian Hand Weavers Find New Markets

Bangalore, India — Despite the limitations of hand production, Indian handloom weavers are meeting the challenges of the global marketplace and beating the odds. According to the Handloom Exports Promotion Council (HEPC), an autonomous body engaged in promotion of Indian hand-woven textiles, the export of cotton handloom fabrics and made-ups from 1998-99 topped $490 million, with home furnishing products accounting...