HANDLOOM INDUSTRY OF NORTH EASTERN REGION OF INDIA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MANIPUR
Abstract
The North Eastern Region of India is a culturally diverse and enchanting region, nestled amidst picturesque landscapes and lush greenery. The NER is made up of eight States namely Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Nagaland, Tripura and Meghalaya. There are numerous indigenous tribes and settlements in this area. The handloom sector in North Eastern Region has a long history and is vital to the socio-economic life of the indigenous populations living in this region. Each state in the region has its own distinct handloom customs, methods and cultural significance. The handloom sector supports the regions cultural identities and indigenous art forms, in addition to providing a means of livelihood. The study gives a general overview of the handloom sector in the area, highlighting the distinct handloom scenarios of each state with a special focus on the handloom industry of Manipur.
Keyword : North Eastern Region, Handloom Industry and Manipur
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