To explore this possibility, DoNER secretary Sanjay Jaju recently visited the Common Facility Centre at Kaithoon in Kota along with Kota district collector Piyush Samaria and Mara Kocho, managing director of the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC).
India’s Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region is mulling over the possibility of integrating eri silk with Kota doria fabric of Rajasthan state to develop a premium handloom fabric for domestic and global markets.
The initiative is expected to be formalised through an MoU between the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation and Rajasthan’s District Industries Centre.
The initiative is expected to be formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between NEHHDC and the District Industries Centre of the Rajasthan state government, according to a release from the ministry.
The MoU will establish the institutional framework for collaboration, including joint design development, artisan training and market linkage support.
The delegation interacted with local weavers, artisans and fashion designers, and observed the traditional weaving techniques of Kota Doria, known for its lightweight texture, transparent weave and distinctive check patterns.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
