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Meerut hosts major Khadi festival showcasing India's traditional crafts
Uttar Pradesh's Khadi festival has opened in Meerut, displaying an extensive range of handwoven garments and traditional artisan products. The exhibition brings together khadi clothing, silk sarees, woolen wear, shawls and regional handicrafts under one roof.
LSN India ·
The Khadi festival underway in Meerut presents visitors with a comprehensive collection of India's traditional textile and craft heritage. The exhibition features handwoven khadi garments alongside Banarasi silk sarees, reflecting the country's rich weaving traditions spanning multiple regions.
Beyond textiles, the festival showcases the breadth of India's artisanal economy. On display are Kashmiri shawls, woolen warm clothing suited to the season, traditional crockery, and premium dry fruits, offering consumers direct access to products from craftspeople across the nation.
The Meerut festival aims to promote khadi and other traditional industries while supporting the livelihoods of artisans and small producers. Such exhibitions serve as important platforms for regional craftspeople to reach wider markets and connect with consumers seeking authentic, handmade products.
The festival's timing in Uttar Pradesh, a state with deep-rooted textile traditions, underscores the continued cultural and economic significance of these crafts in India's regional economies.