Padma Doree Latest News
Recently, the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC), formally unveiled Padma Doree.
About Padma Doree
- It is a unique cross-cultural textile initiative that brings together the Eri (Ahimsa) silk traditions of Northeast India with the rich Chanderi weaving heritage of Madhya Pradesh.
- It aims to promote sustainable textiles, strengthen cross-regional craft collaboration, and create new livelihood opportunities for artisans while showcasing India’s rich textile heritage.
- Launched by: It was launched by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER).
- Executing Agency: It is executed by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC).
Key Aspects of ‘Padma Doree’
- Convergence of Traditions: It is developed across two culturally significant regions of India, and represents a convergence of textile traditions and generational knowledge systems.
- Environmental Integrity: Padma Doree is crafted using natural dyes, drawing from time-honoured dyeing practices that yield depth and environmental integrity.
- Ethical Philosophy: In alignment with an ethical philosophy, Padma Doree adopts a non-violent silk approach, ensuring that silkworms are not harmed in its production.
Source: PIB
Last updated on May, 2026
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