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From the looms of Assam to the President’s wardrobe, Eri silk makes a mark

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From the looms of Assam to the President’s wardrobe, Eri silk makes a mark
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The handloom stall representing Assam and managed by artisan Barnali Pathak, from where President Droupadi Murmu purchased an Eri silk shawl in Vijayawada on Thursday.
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The handloom stall representing Assam and managed by artisan Barnali Pathak, from where President Droupadi Murmu purchased an Eri silk shawl in Vijayawada on Thursday. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO

In a momentous highlight for traditional Indian craftsmanship and rural entrepreneurship, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the SARAS Mela in Vijayawada, bringing national attention to the remarkable skills of artisans from across the country.

After the official inauguration ceremony, the President walked through the exhibition grounds, stopping to interact directly with the artisans at their stalls.

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