Silk Handlooms In Assam

The semi-rural town of Sualkuchi in Assam is famous world over for its Assam silk made on traditional handlooms. The indigenous weavers of this town have been battling cheap imitations for over a decade. For the past one month demonetization has taken its toll in the small town also known as the 'Manchester of Assam'.

The semi-rural town of Sualkuchi in Assam is famous world over for its Assam silk made on traditional handlooms. The indigenous weavers of this town have been battling cheap imitations for over a decade. For the past one month demonetization has taken its toll in the small town also known as the 'Manchester of Assam'.