Importance of Traditional Indian Textiles in Contemporary India

The history of traditional textile in India is interwined with our civilization.Every village has traditionally been home to artisans specializing in specific crafts and textiles.In recent years, numerous schemes and other initiatives launched by the central government have recognized the skills of weavers and artisance.Special Indian textile items have developed in different parts of country, which people purchase and use with great pride.Whether it is Zari-Zardozi, Banarasi sarees, Chikankari, and the Kalamkari of Andhra Pradesh and the Chanderi sarees of Madhya Pradesh.Whether it is the embroidered Pashmina shawls of Kashmir or the Embroidery of Gujrat, all these are the pride of places.This rich heritage exist in almost every region of India. Our country is extremely rich in this area. Like our diverse culture, our textiles are equally diverse and unique and has been an integral part of our civilization and culture for centuries. The government’s vision behind strengthening the textile sector through various measures is far – sighted and it is expected to yield diverse and lasting results.