A variety of booths have been set up to promote Eri products made by several SHGs in the region.
Digital Desk: The Directorate of Sericulture and Weaving, Textiles Department
of Meghalaya, observed the 8th National Handloom Day with vigour under the
theme "My Handloom My Pride," and as part of the celebration, the
department officially opened the Design Innovation Resource Centre (DIRC)
building in Diwon Village, Ri Bhoi District.
The Minister in Charge of the Textiles Department, Banteidor Lyngdoh,
attended the DIRC's opening as the chief guest, along with Mayral Born Syiem,
Nongpoh AC MLA, Balajied Ranee, MDC, F.R. Kharkongngor, Commissioner &
Secretary, Textiles Department, T. Lyngwa, Secretary, Textiles Department,
Arpit Upadhayay, Deputy Commissioner, and other high ranking officers from the
department and the Syiem Raid, headmen and SHGs’ members.
A variety of booths have been set up to promote Eri products made by several
SHGs in the region, as well as traditional costumes from Raid Nongtluh, Raid
Marngar, Raid Iapngar, Raid Khatar Lyngdoh, and Karbi, among others, as well as
Eri clothing created and woven by regional designers.
As part of the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, the tricolour
national flag is also unfurled on this day.
The ceremony honoured the top achievers, including weavers,
parents, spinners, and business owners.
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