What Is The History Of the Indian Handloom Industry

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What Is The History Of the Indian Handloom Industry?

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History of Carpet Manufacturers in India The first generation of carpet manufacturers in India were weavers in the imperial workshop of the Mughal Empire. The first carpet to reach India was imported by Babur from Persia, but his son Akbar set workshops in Agra and Fatehpur Sikri to weave rugs in India. After the Mughal dynasty, the British government patronized the weavers and opened handlooms in every part of the world.

Carpet Industry In Kashmir Kashmiri carpet is known for its exclusivity. For buyers, it is a lifelong investment. And for this reason, most rugs exporters choose Kashmiri products to strengthen exports and presence in the global marketplace.  An average Kashmiri run contains about 324 knots per square inch  Wool is the primary material used by Kashmiri weavers  Namdhas is an exclusive woolen carpet woven with woolen thread  In Kashmir, the trade has been passing from one generation to the next for centuries

Carpet Industry In Himachal Pradesh

People of Himachal Pradesh have been engaged in blanket weaving for centuries.

They also started weaving rugs with magnificent designs and durable textures.

Today some of the best carpets exporters belong to this region.  Himachal Pradesh weavers use pure wool and cotton for dhurries  Tibetan weavers used threads of ground color for creating rugs  They created designs of birds, dragons, lions, and swastika that reflect their culture and tradition

Carpet Industry In Uttar Pradesh The first imperial workshops under the Mughal Empire were set in Agra and Fatehpur Sikri, which are in Uttar Pradesh. And it won’t be an exaggeration to say that the story of Indian carpet export starts in this state that saw the setting of the first workshops.  Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh is the center of the handloom industry in Uttar Pradesh  Shahjahanpur carpets are generally black on a maroon background  Uttar Pradesh weavers produce luxurious carpets with attractive designs like geometrical patterns  Agra is the traditional center of carpet weaving and is specialized in the use of silk mixed with woolen yarn  The weavers of the Mirzapur-Badohi region can weave carpets of any design including Old Persian.

Carpet Industry In Andhra Pradesh Carpet manufacturers in India are spread to every state, including south India, where Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the center of the handloom industry. Here carpets are weaved in Masulipatnam, Elluru, and Warangle areas.

• The rugs of Elluru and Warangal are the pride of South India • Here, weavers use handspun wool and jute thread for making carpets • They use Indo-Persian design in deep green and orange colors

What Is CPEC? It is Carpet Export Promotion Council and was formed by the Companies Act in 1982. The council represents the Indian handloom industry in global markets. Also, it educates people about government policies.  CPEC includes owners manufacturing companies

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 It is a non-profit organization formed to strengthen the Indian handloom industry  The council helps in R&D, quality insurance, and timely delivery of finished products  It identifies potential markets, educates people about government policies, and ensures strict compliance with the policies

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