24/04/2015
Ladies, while the is a great way to revive the sari as everyday wear, please do support this cause. There is a move by the government to repeal The Handloom Reservation Act which has been protecting the handloom weaves from being copied by the powerloom. The handloom industry is the second largest industry after agriculture that provides employment to millions. While globally people are looking to India for the unbelievably rich handloom and handicraft talent we have here, we have to fight our own government to keep this incredible talent alive. Please sign and show your support for the handloom industry just as you have shown support for the gorgeous saris!!
https://www.change.org/p/the-prime-minister-of-india-the-government-of-india-save-handlooms-don-t-repeal-the-handloom-reservation-act?just_created=true
Handlooms are India's unique heritage and the livelihood of lakhs of skilled handloom weavers. A move is on to repeal The Handloom Reservation Act, which since 1985 has been protecting traditional Handloom weaves, especially saris, from being copied by their machine-made and powerloom competitors. I…
