A joint application by a Weavers association (NGO) and Department of Hand loom (MP) has applied for GI of Maheshwar Sarees & Fabric, with the office of Registrar of GI, Chennai.
Traditionally produced in Dsitrict Kahrgoan, Madhya Pradesh owes its root to the ancient ear of Maharani Ahilybai. The Fort built in her regime and its scriptures are woven by the weavers of Maehswar on the Boarders and Pallav of its products.
This cluster is unique among all the hand loom clusters in Inida as its demand is much higher than its production. It has around 1800 looms and is the second major hand loom cluster after Chanderi.
Once registered it will be a great economic boom for its weavers and their trade activities. it will not increase their earnings but shall also help them to act against spurious products, beside gving its a legal recognition.
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