Why in News ?
The incredible journey of handlooms and weavers was shared in a webinar on Weaves of Maharashtra and Textiles of Odisha organized by Press Information Bureau, Mumbai and India Tourism, Mumbai.
The webinar focused on different handlooms and fabrics belonging to Maharashtra and Odisha.
About Webinar
The webinar focused on different handlooms and fabrics belonging to Maharashtra and Odisha.
- Ghongadi is an organic fabric that is usually used to make outdoor clothing.
- Hand-woven fabric of every district and region of Odisha namely Nuapatna, Berhampur, Dhenkanal, Kordha, Koraput and more.
- Satranji’ a fabric that reached Maharashtra is a colourful piece which has all colours of the rainbow.
About Ek Bharath Shresht Bharath ?
- Unity in Diversity of our Nation and to maintain and strengthen the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between the people of our Country.
- Spirit of national integration through a deep and structured engagement between all Indian States and Union Territories through a year-long planned engagement between States.
- The rich heritage and culture, customs and traditions of either State for enabling people to understand and appreciate the diversity that is India, thus fostering a sense of common identity.
- long-term engagements and to create an environment which promotes learning between States by sharing best practices and experiences.
Source : PIB
Topic : Prelims