Loin loom weaving a source of economic empowerment: Neelam Mishra

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh governor's wife Neelam Misra visited Oyan and Sille in East Siang district on Friday to celebrate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav through the traditions of loin loom weaving.

She visited MG Community Skill Development & Training Centre, Oyan and Sille Farm of the Textiles and Handicrafts department and interacted with the local weavers, who are practising the age-old skill of loin loom weaving.

Speaking on the occasion, Mishra said that she is reaching out to the womenfolk of the state particularly, the weavers to celebrate the special occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Paying tributes to the unsung heroes of the freedom movement of the state, particularly in the Anglo-Abor War, Mishra said, "Our celebrations become more meaningful when we integrate it with our culture and attire. In our State, loin loom cloths being the soul of our culture enhance the value of our celebrations."

She said that advanced knowledge of textiles has been there with the people since the Indus Valley civilization as India was the Viswa Guru in the field of textiles also.

"This pursuit, largely practised by women, has been the foundation of our economical growth. Since time immemorial, loin loom weaving has been an important source of the socio-economic empowerment of women," she said and appealed to the people not to let this tradition fades away at the pace of modernization.

Mishra added that the traditional practice of loin loom weaving by using natural fibre would contribute to nation-building and with the concerted effort of every woman; it would give a strong foundation to the Atma Nirbhar Bharat vision.

She exhorted the people to promote and popularize loin loom and contribute towards creating world-class textile products for our sustainable development.

Impressed by Eri Silk weaving, Mishra said that Eri Silk products have a huge market, a Raj Bhawan communiqué informed here on Saturday.

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