Guwahati , Oct 29: With the aim of highlighting the talent of weavers in the state, particularly Ri Bhoi district, which is a leading producer of Eri silk in the region and is renowned as the “Eri Silk Village,” the Weavers Service Center in Guwahati organised the 5-day District Handloom Expo ‘Tana-Bana.’

This event is sponsored by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and is taking place at the NSCA Pahamsyiem Playground.

Apart from weavers from Meghalaya, craftsmen from Assam and Sikkim are also participating in the programme, showcasing a wide array of weaves and finished products.

The inauguration of the Expo was inaugurated by Nongpoh MLA Mayral Born Syiem in the presence of several dignitaries, including Niva Kalita, Dipika Ingdo (Zonal Officer Weaving, Shillong), Babai Nath (Technical Superintendent, Weavers Service Center, Guwahati), D Lyngdoh (Zonal Officer, Directorate of Textile), Bah Mathew Makdoh (Working President, NSCA), DK Srivastava (Superintendent, KVIC Shillong), and others.

Speaking at the event, Mayral Born Syiem commended the Weavers Service Center for organising such an expo in Ri Bhoi district, a region known for having a significant number of weavers, particularly in Nongtluh, which is famous as the Eri Silk Village. He emphasised the uniqueness of the final fabrics produced by their weavers, highlighting the use of natural dyes without any artificial colouring. However, he expressed his discontent with people from outside the state taking credit for products made by the local weavers. He also mentioned that the government is actively working to obtain a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for these products.

Mayralborn further announced his commitment to work with the government to establish a weavers service center in the state. He also expressed his intention to revitalise the tourist circuit in the Nongpoh area to stimulate tourism in Ri-Bhoi district, recognising its potential for providing employment opportunities and fostering all-around development.

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