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New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) A week-long handloom exhibition showcasing India’s rich weaving traditions has brought award-winning artisans and weavers from across the country to the national capital, offering them a platform to sell directly to customers without intermediaries.Organised by the Development Commissioner for Handlooms under the Ministry of Textiles in association with the Weavers Service Centre in Delhi, the exhibition titled “Parishkriti – Perfection Interlaced” is being held at Ind…

Panipat, Jan 25 (IANS) In a heartfelt conversation following the announcement of the Padma Shri 2026 awards, master weaver Khemaraj Sundriyal shared his remarkable journey from a humble farming family in Uttarakhand to becoming the silent architect behind Panipat’s rise as a world-renowned handloom hub. The government of India’s highest civilian honour recognises his six decades of innovation, dedication, and transformative contributions to Indian handicrafts. Born in Sumadi village, Uttarakhand…