ENA Sectors 2016-10-26 06:19:16 <p><strong>Kolkata, Oct 26 (KNN)</strong> 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 Balucharis magnificent history.</p> <p>Baluchari Buti saaris are acclaimed for the soft lustrous texture, glowing colours and distinctive motifs.</p> <p>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 Balucharis magnificent history, All India Trinamool Congress said.</p> <p>The Government of West Bengal got Geographical Indication (GI) of Baluchari sari in 2012.</p> <p>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.</p> 15681 http://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/tantuja-partners-weavers-society-to-revive-baluchari 2016-10-26 06:19:16 knnindia.co.in