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National Handloom Day: Artisans hope of sustainable living using handloom

Ambassa(Tripura), Aug 07(UNI) On the occasion of National Handloom Day, the artisans hoped of a sustainable living using the scopes and opportunities available in the sector in the northern Tripura district of Dhalai here.
Handloom weaving is an important craft in Tripura. Tripuri women in the rural households prefer to weave their own 'risa and rinai' which are part of their traditional dress. Other handloom products which are woven include lungi, sari, chaddar, and scarves.
The motifs are different and one can identify whether it is woven by the Chakma, Kuki, Lussai or Reang tribes. The main feature of Tripuri handlooms is vertical and horizontal stripes with scattered embroidery in different colours.
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