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Weavers Rally in Maheshwar to Protect 250-Year Saree Tradition
Maheshwar is known for a special kind of saree called a Maheshwari saree.
Hundreds of local weavers marched to protect this weaving tradition.
They say it has been part of their town’s identity for nearly 250 years.
The weavers allege that some sarees made elsewhere are being sold using the Maheshwari name.
They say those products can be lower in quality and hurt local weavers.
The group asked officials to stop the unauthorized sales and production.
Its representatives gave a written request to several local offices.
A handloom official said legal action is possible under rules for the saree’s geographical indication.
Hundreds of weavers rallied in Maheshwar on Wednesday over alleged imitation and unauthorized production of Maheshwari sarees outside the region.
The rally was organized by the Samast Bunakar Evam Hathkargha Karigar Sangh and began at Kalipura Chauraha Complex.
Weavers said some traders learn local techniques and then sell lower-quality sarees made elsewhere under the Maheshwari name.
They said this practice harms the saree’s reputation and local weavers’ livelihoods.
Representatives submitted a memorandum to local offices; Deputy Director of Handloom Rajkumar Saraf said GI provisions allow legal action against unauthorized production and promotion.
- Who
- Hundreds of weavers, organized under the Samast Bunakar Evam Hathkargha Karigar Sangh.
- What
- They rallied and sought action against alleged unauthorized production and sale of sarees using the Maheshwari name.
- Where
- Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- Wednesday; the article does not specify a date.
- Why
- The weavers said imitation sarees made elsewhere threaten the craft’s reputation and local livelihoods.
Key facts
- Craft tradition
- Maheshwari sarees have been associated with Maheshwar for nearly 250 years.
- Rally organizers
- Samast Bunakar Evam Hathkargha Karigar Sangh.
- Starting point
- Kalipura Chauraha Complex.
- Concerns raised
- Alleged imitation and unauthorized production and sale of sarees under the Maheshwari name.
- Memorandum recipients
- Maheshwar police station, the district handloom office, and the tehsil office.
- Official comment
- Deputy Director of Handloom Rajkumar Saraf said GI provisions provide for legal action against unauthorized production and promotion outside the designated area.
Sources
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