Transforming a new generation of handloom artisans into future ambassadors of the craft.
"An initiative inspired by WomenWeave's belief that young weavers can become empowered custodians of the resources and processes of handloom in the contemporary marketplace."
Specifically designed to identify and nurture the talent of young weavers from across India, ensuring traditional skills stay vibrant.
Providing both traditional and cutting-edge training to young artisans, giving them the tools to optimize market opportunities and earn a more equitable livelihood.
Catching the thread
"Transforming a new generation of handloom artisans into future ambassadors of the craft."
The School seeks to preserve and transform Indian handloom both as a sustainable art and a global industry, ensuring the craft remains a viable career for the youth of India.
Since our inception, we have been bridging the gap between traditional craft and the global marketplace, fostering a new generation of entrepreneur-artisans.
The above shared numerical data is as of 2023. In the year 2023 the numbers went up to 167 students from 152 in 2022 and the states and clusters increased as we intervened in a new cluster in Majuli, Assam.
12 CDEM Batches • 14 States • 22 Clusters
Graduates
| # | State | Clusters | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arunachal Pradesh | Roing | 3 |
| 2 | Assam | Majauli | 2 |
| 3 | Bengal | Shantipur-Fulia, Bankura, Hooghly | 10 |
| 4 | Bihar | Bhagalpur | 3 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Bilaigarh-Sarangarh, Janjgir-Champa | 15 |
| 6 | Gujarat | Junagarh, Kutch | - |
| 7 | Ladakh | Leh | 14 |
| 8 | Madhya Pradesh | Chanderi, Maheshwar, Sausar, Dindori | 57 |
| 9 | Nagaland | Kohima | 4 |
| 10 | Orissa | Koraput | 2 |
| 11 | Rajasthan | Barmer | 6 |
| 12 | Telangana | Nalgonda | 2 |
| 13 | Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi, Mubarakpur | 13 |
| 14 | Uttarakhand | Nainital | 5 |
Whether you're a young weaver seeking to upgrade your skills or a partner looking to support the craft, we invite you to be part of the Handloom School legacy.
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