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India's Forgotten Weaves: Shocking Truth About Real Handloom Story The Breakfast Club
| On National Handlooms Day, the National Crafts Museum showcases 'Reimagining a Way Back to Us,' an exhibition celebrating India's textile heritage. Curator Shreyanshi Singh highlights underrepresented communities, blending traditional crafts with contemporary design, fostering cultural pride. This Handloom Day, join The Breakfast Club as we uncover India's forgotten weaves—a rich, centuries-old craft facing extinction in the face of mass-produced fashion. From the rhythmic sound of the loom to the hands that bring stories alive through thread, this episode dives deep into the real handloom story beyond the labels and marketing by CNN-News18's dynamic anchors, we travel to the heart of India's weaving communities, where artisans struggle to survive despite their invaluable contribution to India's cultural and textile legacy. Why are these weavers disappearing? What policies failed them? And what can be done to bring Indian handloom back into the global spotlight?
