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India produces 95% of the world's handwoven fabric and employs 3.5 million artisans keeping ancient weaving traditions alive. Now the country is working to ensure these skilled weavers earn sustainable livelihoods from their craft.
An 84-year-old weaver in Tamil Nadu spent 60 years watching middlemen pocket most profits from his handmade sarees. His grandson started an Instagram page that now helps 30 weavers sell directly to customers worldwide.
In Hardoi, India, traditional handloom weaving isn't just heritage, it's a thriving business creating jobs and exports. One entrepreneur is proving that ancient craft can power modern prosperity.
