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Reviving Santipur by Shailendra Gendle is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the handloom weaving cluster located in Santipur, West Bengal which is known for producing traditional handloom sarees using cotton and silk yarns. It provides background on the history and significance of handloom weaving in Santipur, noting that over 125,000 handlooms produce a variety of products. However, the handloom weaving community in Santipur now faces challenges that threaten their livelihoods and the future of the craft.
- Author
- Shailendra Gendle
- Language
- EN