Silk Weaving

The historical fibre of silk

Aarathi Prasad's book unspools the intricate threads of silk's story, tracing its journey from silkworms and spider silk to emperors' wardrobes

Govt seeks partnerships to modernise Mohali's semiconductor lab

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology aims for public-private collaboration to boost local semiconductor manufacturing capabilities

Tech firm revolutionises silk cocoon trade with tech-enabled bidding

ReshaMandi has built a technology-driven bidding process to ensure that farmers receive the best prices for their yields, given the short shelf life of silk cocoons

Uttar Pradesh govt plans to double silk output to expand textile exports

UP produces all three major silk varieties ­­-- mulberry, eri, and tussar. Mulberry silk is produced across 44 districts

Farmers to be trained in modern technology to boost silk production in J&K

The High Yielding Silkworm hybrids and improved mulberry varieties have been developed by CSR and TI Pampore to increase the farmers' income through Sericulture

Jammu and Kashmir govt okays Rs 91-cr project for revival of silk industry

Jammu and Kashmir Administration has approved a project worth Rs 91 crore for the revival and revitalization of silk industry in the Union Territory through technological interventions, an official said on Sunday. The project which contains end to end interventions, right from availability of mulberry leaves to better seed and worm production and finally augmentation of reeling facilities, shall double the number of cocoons produced in J&K and boost value addition by establishment of an automatic reeling facility at Jammu, the official said. Jammu and Kashmir is known for its high-quality bivoltine silk and has the potential to become a major silk producing hub in the country. The industry has faced challenges in recent years and there was a need for its development and modernization in order to meet the growing demand for superior silk which can match and replace not only the silk being imported to the country but also compete in its export requirements abroad. Sericulture is the

Quality control order to control inferior silk import on the cards

The minister's comments were in response to a question of poor quality silk coming into the country from China

Govt consideing quality control order for silk import: Piyush Goyal

The government is considering to bring quality control order for silk with an aim to contain import of the sub-standard product and boost domestic industry, Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Earlier, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has rolled out these Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for a host of goods such as household refrigerating appliances, certain steel and cable items, toys, and bicycles' retro reflective devices. The items, under these orders, cannot be produced, sold/traded, imported and stocked unless they bear the BIS mark. "We are thinking of bringing in quality control order on this (silk) to contain import of sub standard silk," Goyal told reporters here. He was replying to a question about concerns of industry on import of silk from China. The minister was here to participate in the two-day textiles conclave. India is the second largest producer of silk in the world. The four major varieties of silk produced in India include Mulberry, Tussar

DPIIT planning multi-media campaign to promote over 400 GI products

The commerce and industry ministry is planning a multi-media campaign to promote over 400 GI (Geographical Indication) products such as Darjeeling Tea, Chanderi Fabric, Mysore Silk, and Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) intends to empanel one or more audio-visual agencies to carry out various multi-media campaigns, production of advertising and promotional materials on a regular ongoing basis," said the department's notice inviting request for proposal. The agency will also support the department in scaling up the GI campaign through manifold interventions, considered important for building a strong GI ecosystem, it said. DPIIT, under the ministry, is looking to empanel reputed audio-visual agencies for GI promotion campaign. Work for the empanelled agency or agencies would include production of films, documentaries, sponsored AV (audio-visual) programmes, AV spots, and production of short videos. The notice said lack

In Uttar Pradesh's Muslim silk saree hub, a great Saudi exodus unfolds

With many handlooms temporarily closed, weavers earning a pittance have been forced to seek employment elsewhere

This startup is using IoT to help India's silk farmers get superior yields

ReshaMandi embraces the entire silk supply chain from farmer to consumer. While its IoT devices help improve cocoon quality, the firm is also is a one-stop-shop for weavers and retailers

India to become Aatmanirbhar in silk production in two years: Smriti Irani

Union minister Smriti Irani on Sunday expressed confidence that India will become self-reliant or Aatmanirbhar in silk production in the next two years.The Minister for Textiles and Women and Child Development said the government aims to provide employment to over one crore people exclusively in the silk segment through the Krishi Vigyan Kendra programme according to a statement.She said that India's raw silk production increased by 35 per cent in the last six years.The Minister said that more than 90 lakh people have got employment in raw silk production.She made the statement while addressing a programme to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Textiles Ministry and the Agriculture Ministry.On the eve of International Women's Day, the minister also distributed Buniyaad Reeling Machines to women silk reelers with an aim to eradicate unhygienic and obsolete thigh reeling practice.The Minister informed that 8000 women thigh reelers were identified for providing ...

India to become Aatmanirbhar in silk production in 2 years: Smriti Irani

Union minister Smriti Irani on Sunday expressed confidence that India will become self-reliant or Aatmanirbhar in silk production in the next two years. The Minister for Textiles and Women and Child Development said the government aims to provide employment to over one crore people exclusively in the silk segment through the Krishi Vigyan Kendra programme. She said that India's raw silk production increased 35 per cent in the last six years. Six years ago, 70 lakh people in India were employed in this sector whereas 90 lakh people are currently employed in the segment, she said. The minister was addressing a programme to announce an MoU between the Textiles Ministry and the Agriculture Ministry, an official statement said. In a tweet, Irani said the "@TexMinIndia-@AgriGoI MOU will focus on establishing tree based agro-forestry models in sericulture & exploring possibilities of activities through Krishi Vigyan Kendras(KVKs). This will enhance training, boost technology & create

Big traders hire online experts as Benares silk goes digital to stay afloat

Many of the smaller ones are hopping on to the e-commerce and social media bandwagon in order to survive amid the Covid crisis

Coronavirus hits UP's silk, embroider trade as raw material supplies dry up

The rates of raw silk yarn and embroidery material have gone up drastically

A break in the silken thread: Banarasi weavers are crying to be heard

The day is not far when the last loom in Mubarakpur, the heart of the Banarasi sari, will break down and the art of silk weaving will be lost forever

Speaking silk: Baluchari sari, a unique craft that documented an era bygone

Baluchars: The Woven Narrative Silks of Bengal showcases never-seen collections from the National Museum, the Crafts Museum and private collectors