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Meghalaya CM Hails Khneng Embroidery as It Boards Air India Express Flight
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 05:18 PM
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Meghalaya Chief Minister praised the Khneng embroidery tradition as the craft was loaded onto an Air India Express flight, marking its first journey beyond the state.
Meghalaya's chief minister lauded the Khneng embroidery tradition, noting that the hand‑crafted textiles have now taken to the skies on an Air India Express service. The remark underscored the craft's transition from a regional art form to a product with national visibility.
Khneng embroidery, native to the Khasi and Jaintia hills, is renowned for its intricate motifs and vibrant colours that depict local flora, fauna and folklore. Traditionally woven by tribal women, the craft has been passed down through generations and is considered a living heritage of the state.
The inclusion of Khneng pieces on an Air India Express flight represents a collaborative effort between the state government and the airline to showcase Meghalaya's cultural assets to a wider audience. Officials said the shipment aims to promote the craft in markets beyond the Northeast and to encourage tourism.
State authorities indicated that further initiatives are planned to support artisans, including participation in trade fairs and digital marketing campaigns, to ensure the tradition continues to thrive while reaching new consumers across India.
Khneng embroidery, native to the Khasi and Jaintia hills, is renowned for its intricate motifs and vibrant colours that depict local flora, fauna and folklore. Traditionally woven by tribal women, the craft has been passed down through generations and is considered a living heritage of the state.
The inclusion of Khneng pieces on an Air India Express flight represents a collaborative effort between the state government and the airline to showcase Meghalaya's cultural assets to a wider audience. Officials said the shipment aims to promote the craft in markets beyond the Northeast and to encourage tourism.
State authorities indicated that further initiatives are planned to support artisans, including participation in trade fairs and digital marketing campaigns, to ensure the tradition continues to thrive while reaching new consumers across India.