by greenand | Feb 11, 2021 | news articles
Weaving has boosted my physical and mental health; it is a way of life for me. I am not only mentally active but operating the looms strengthens my arms and legs,” says Vedavathi, 55, who returned to weaving after a long gap. Having been taken gravely ill, she had to...
by greenand | Jan 1, 2021 | news articles
MANGALURU: The rising demand for Udupi saris has inspired women to experiment with them. Udupi sarees, hand-woven by artisans of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi has embraced the Aari embroidery of Kashmir. About three years ago, the Udupi sari revival campaign was launched...
by greenand | Jan 1, 2021 | news articles
by greenand | Oct 24, 2020 | news articles
The State government’s move to set up a textile park in Karkala in Udupi district has taken a leap with the Udupi district administration identifying 20 acres of government land at Miyar for the purpose. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa in the Budget for 2020-21 had...