The Women keeping Northeast India’s Weaving Traditions alive
Northeast India’s women weavers are transforming ancestral skills into modern livelihoods. Balancing heritage with contemporary fashion, they weave cultural stories into everything from traditional attire to modern accessories. However, sustaining this vital 72% female-led workforce requires fair wages, market access, and protecting community motifs from exploitation as the craft evolves.
Lalthakimi Khupchawng
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