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Manipur's Traditional Weaving Heritage Faces Near-Extinction
✍️ The Financial Express
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 01:35 PM
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The Financial Express reports that the weaving heritage of the Manipur people is on the brink of extinction.
The Financial Express has highlighted the alarming decline in Manipur's weaving tradition. The craft, once a vibrant part of the state's cultural identity, is now facing dwindling numbers of artisans and limited transmission of skills to younger generations. Experts say that economic pressures and changing fashion trends have contributed to the erosion of this heritage. Efforts by local NGOs and government bodies to revive the craft are being discussed, but the urgency is clear.