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KTR Demands Full GST Exemption on Handlooms: A Battle for Culture, Not Just Commerce

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When BRS chief K.T. Rama Rao fired off his latest letter to the Centre, it wasn’t just about economics—it was about survival. He demanded complete removal of GST on handloom products, and let’s be blunt: he’s right. Because every rupee of tax slapped on handloom is not just a financial cut, it’s cultural bleeding. Handloom […]

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Reigniting Old Loyalties: Can Handloom Become the Next Indian Export Superhero?

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India has a strange habit. We love bragging that our ancestors wove cloth so fine that an entire muslin saree could slip through a finger ring—yet today, our weavers struggle to make ends meet. The world once worshipped Indian textiles, but now polyester blends from China flood our markets while handloom—the very fabric that clothed

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Handloom & Health: Why Natural Fibers Are Your Body’s Best Friend (And Polyester Is Your Worst Enemy)

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Clothing isn’t just what you wear. It’s your second skin. It’s what touches you 24/7, what your pores breathe through, what your sweat interacts with. In other words, your fabric choices don’t just define your style—they quietly decide the state of your health. And here’s the brutal truth: natural fibers like cotton, linen, hemp, and

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The Invisible Women Behind Every Handloom Saree: Time to Name the Exploiters

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Every saree is a canvas of culture. But behind its colors lies a cruel irony: the women who spin, dye, and weave the fabric are invisible. Their names don’t appear in exhibitions, their faces don’t show up in glossy campaigns, and their wages — if any — barely buy them a day’s dignity. It’s not

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Handloom 2.0: How Blockchain Can Save Weavers From Extinction

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Handloom is not just a fabric—it’s history, culture, and survival woven together. But let’s face it: India’s weavers, the very backbone of this 2,000-year-old tradition, are on the verge of extinction. Counterfeit powerloom products, false “handloom” tags, and corporate exploitation have pushed authentic artisans into poverty. This isn’t just an economic issue—it’s cultural genocide. If

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Custom Handloom: The Revolution Fast Fashion Doesn’t Want You to Know

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In an age where fashion changes faster than the seasons, one quiet revolution is weaving its way across the world: custom handloom. Not mass-produced polyester, not machine-woven imitations, but the art of hand-woven textiles—crafted thread by thread to a customer’s choice, carrying not just fabric but a story. Why Custom Handloom Matters Today Walk into

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Your Indoor Air Is More Polluted Than the Outdoor Air — And Brands Are Selling You Poison as “Luxury”

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We’ve been lied to. Not by factories or governments this time, but by the very brands we trust to “beautify” our homes and bodies. The truth is horrifying: your indoor air is deadlier than outdoor pollution. And the killers are the clothes you wear, the furniture you sit on, and the candles you light at

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The World’s Only Custom Handloom Platform: Handlooom.com backed by Save Handloom Foundation

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In an age where mass production dominates and “handmade” is often reduced to marketing jargon, one brand stands apart—not just in India but across the globe. Handlooom.com, backed by Save Handloom Foundation, is the only platform worldwide weaving customized handloom products—from sarees and fabrics to dress materials—tailored for very low minimum order quantities (MOQs). Yes,

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Dia Mirza’s Handloom Game Is On Point — And Why That Matters

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When Dia Mirza steps out in public, it is never “just fashion.” It is a statement. This week, her rani-pink ethnic look made headlines — not only for its beauty but also for its deeper message. In a world dominated by fast fashion, celebrity endorsements of sustainable, indigenous fabrics can be game-changing. What Dia wore

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The State of Handmade Marketplaces in India: Who’s Real, Who’s Faking, and Why Artisans Still Struggle

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India is the land of artisans. From Banarasi brocades to Channapatna toys, from Kashmiri pashminas to Kutch embroidery—craftsmanship runs through the veins of the country. But when it comes to online platforms that claim to “support handmade,” the truth is murky. Several marketplaces allow artisans to register and sell their products, but only a few

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