Tantuja partners weavers’ society to revive Baluchari

Kolkata, Oct 26 (KNN) Putting efforts to revive Baluchari industry – the pure mulberry silk yarn without the use of zari, West Bengal Government has joined hands with a city based textile company to undertake slew of activities to restore the Baluchari’s magnificent history.

Baluchari ‘Buti’ saaris are acclaimed for the soft lustrous texture, glowing colours and distinctive motifs.

“Tantuja, under West Bengal State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society has joined hand with a city based textile company to undertake slew of activities to restore the Baluchari’s magnificent history,” All India Trinamool Congress said.

The Government of West Bengal got Geographical Indication (GI) of Baluchari sari in 2012.

The geographical indication registration number 173 and the registered proprietor is director of handloom, West Bengal. There will be a showcasing of sari and inception of the programme, ‘Baluchari: Bengal and Beyond’ will start on November 18 and continue till December 4. A seminar will also take place on Baluchari in November 19.