PADMA DOREE

NEWS: ‘Padma Doree’, a cross-regional initiative merging Northeast India’s Eri silk with Madhya Pradesh’s Chanderi traditions

About Padma Doree:

• A unique cross-cultural textile initiative that fuses two distinct Indian heritage crafts
• The Eri (Ahimsa) silk of Northeast India and the intricate Chanderi weaving of Madhya Pradesh.
• Represents a blend of fiber and finesse, combining the warmth and durability of Eri silk with the delicate motifs and sheer texture of Chanderi.
• The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC).

Objective

• Primary goalà Promote a sustainable and integrated textile ecosystem that links different geographical regions of India.
• Seeks to elevate indigenous knowledge systems into the contemporary luxury market while ensuring the economic empowerment of local artisans.

Key Features

• Uses Eri Silk, known as Ahimsa silk because à Processed without killing the silkworm, blended with the traditional cotton and silk zari work of Chanderi.
• Facilitates direct interaction between artisans from the Northeast and Madhya Pradeshà collaborative design process.
• Launch included a three-day exhibition featuring live demonstrations of the fiber to fabric journey.
• Beyond textiles, the initiative incorporates regional culinary experiences to showcase the broader cultural richness of both participating regions.
• Focuses on modernizing traditional crafts to make them relevant for global sustainable fashion markets.

Significance

• Embodies the spirit of national integration by bridging the cultural a + craft gap between Central and Northeast India.
• Promotes ethical fashion and eco-friendly production methods