• After World War II, there was a shortage of mill-made yarn, which was crucial for the handloom industry. • The Nizam’s government implemented a coupon system, where only a limited amount of yarn was provided each month in exchange for coupons. • During this period, the middlemen and traders involved in the yarn supply […]
• By the early years of the Common Era, Padmashalis in India had already established themselves as prosperous artisans, producing handwoven fabrics and exporting them to various countries. The fact that these handloom textiles were being shipped abroad by sea during that period speaks volumes about the strength of the Padmashali system. • As descendants […]
