February 3, 2020
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ग्रामीण महिलाओं ने सुजिनी कशीदाकारी को विश्व के मानचित्र पर स्थापित किया

बिहार की महिला शिल्पकारों ने कभी स्थानीय उपयोग के लिए तैयार की जाने वाली पारंपरिक कशीदाकारी सुजिनी को, आधुनिक आवश्यकताओं के अनुरूप ढाल कर एक अंतरराष्ट्रीय आकर्षण प्रदान किया है।

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November 15, 2019
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Rural women place Sujini embroidery on global map

Craftswomen of Bihar have tailored Sujini, a traditional embroidery once practiced for internal use, to suit modern needs, lending it an international appeal

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September 27, 2019
A fashion show organized by the district administration in Bishnupur has attracted new buyers, thus helping the weavers (Photo courtesy Manas Mandal)
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Handcrafted Baluchari sarees see festive resurgence

The exquisitely handcrafted Baluchari sarees of Bengal have made a welcome comeback. Once forced into menial jobs, Baluchari weavers are busy again because demand is increasing

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October 5, 2018
Vivek Ghumade plans to increase his turmeric acreage, as the GI tag of Waigaon turmeric is expected to increase demand (Photo by Hiren Kumar Bose)
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GI tag boosts demand for Waigaon’s turmeric

Farmers of Waigaon in Maharashtra have received a GI tag for organically grown turmeric that is rich in curcumin, known for its multiple health benefits. The cultivators hope to cash in on the increase in demand

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