Authors : S. Chetia
Page Nos : 183-186
Description :
Handloom textiles and crafts hold a special place in India’s cultural heritage; weaving being a source of livelihood for
millions of families. Nowhere in the world can so many diverse weaving techniques be found together in one country.
The crisis caused by COVID-19 has resulted in a sudden disruption of businesses across the globe and the Indian
economy is not immune to this pandemic. Players across the spectrum have felt the effect of the resultant downturn.
The handloom sector has, too, been severely affected as with all sectors in the economy with their traditional and
contemporary markets for artisans being totally closed. Prime hurdles that COVID-19 has caused resulting abrupt
interruption to artisanal livelihoods. The sector has experienced sudden stalling of orders as retailers themselves are
closed due to the worldwide lockdown and no signs of immediate recovery as the crisis unfolds. Cash flow has stopped,
with buyers unable to make payments and no sales happening at all. This paper aims on the effect on COVID 19 and
lock Down on handloom textiles in Assam.
