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Persistent problems, such as the price hike of raw materials and reduced demand, are forcing many weavers in Tangail to leave their profession, with the number of handlooms and artisans rapidly decreasing and many fearing the 200-year-old tradition is nearing a point of no return.
While the GI tag is the cause of fury, the story of the Tangail textile and its ownership is slightly more complex. It is one about the impact of colonialism, religious conflict and forced migration.
Ahead of every festival, demand for traditional dresses increases all across the country as everyone desires to join the festivities by draping themselves in beautiful clothing.
Ahead of every festival, demand for traditional dresses increases all across the country as everyone desires to join the festivities by draping themselves in beautiful clothing.