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Assam's Handloom Heritage Shines at India Energy Week 2026
At the India Energy Week 2026 in Goa, women artisans from Assam are showcasing their beautiful handwoven products.
These products, made from traditional silks like muga and eri, include things like scarves, bags, and sarees.
The event is a big deal because it brings together important people from around the world to talk about energy and sustainability.
The women artisans are part of a special program called 'Threads of Assam – Woven by Baidews,' which has helped them learn new skills and sell their products.
This program is supported by Cairn Oil & Gas, which believes in helping communities and empowering women.
By selling their handwoven items, these women are not only preserving their cultural heritage but also becoming financially independent.
India Energy Week 2026 is being held in Goa from January 27 to 30, 2026, under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
The event features 'Threads of Assam – Woven by Baidews,' showcasing traditional handwoven products from Assam's women artisans.
Nearly 5,000 women artisans from Borchapori and Agchamua handloom centers are participating, selling items like gamusas, mekhela chadors, and sarees.
The initiative aims to empower women through skill development, market linkages, and financial independence while preserving traditional handloom practices.
Cairn Oil & Gas supports the initiative, emphasizing sustainability, community-led development, and inclusive growth.
- Who
- Women artisans from Assam's Borchapori and Agchamua handloom centers
- What
- Showcasing and selling traditional handwoven products at India Energy Week 2026
- Where
- Goa, India
- When
- January 27-30, 2026
- Why
- To highlight inclusive growth, community empowerment, and the preservation of traditional handloom practices
Key facts
- Event
- India Energy Week 2026
- Location
- Goa
- Duration
- January 27-30, 2026
- Organizer
- Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Initiative
- Threads of Assam – Woven by Baidews
- Artisans Involved
- 5,000 women artisans
- Handloom Centers
- Borchapori and Agchamua
- Products Showcased
- Gamusas, mekhela chadors, sarees, jackets, scarves, handcrafted bags, pillow covers
- Materials Used
- Muga and eri silks
- Company Involved
- Cairn Oil & Gas
