Padma Doree:
The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) officially launched ‘Padma Doree’, a cross-regional initiative merging Northeast India’s Eri silk with Madhya Pradesh’s Chanderi traditions.
- Padma Doree is a unique cross-cultural textile initiative that fuses two distinct Indian heritage crafts: the Eri (Ahimsa) silk of Northeast India and the intricate Chanderi weaving of Madhya Pradesh.
- It represents a blend of fiber and finesse, combining the warmth and durability of Eri silk with the delicate motifs and sheer texture of Chanderi.
- The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC).
- The primary goal is to promote a sustainable and integratedtextile ecosystem that links different geographical regions of India.
- It seeks to elevate indigenous knowledge systems into the contemporary luxury market while ensuring the economic empowerment of local artisans.
