Exquisite Banarasi saris made by prisoners-turned-weavers at the Central Jail of Varanasi will soon start hitting the markets. Efforts are on to create an outlet of the jail and market these products with the help of fashion designers and online shopping portals.
The textiles and handloom of India are as inseparable to India as air is to breathing. Indian handlooms are popular all around the world for its colorful appearance as well as its seasonal functionality. The ministry of Textiles has organized an educational initiative on the occasion of 9th National Handloom Day .