Clothing and Textiles, College of Home Science, Central Agricultural University, Tura, Meghalaya
Meghalaya is a tiny state carved out from the state of Assam. In the present investigation status of traditional cottage level handloom units of West Garo Hills districts of Meghalaya was observed critically in terms of infrastructure, economic standard, work and skill level of workers, condition of tools and equipments used in the unit, various motifs and colours combinations etc. it was concluded that weavers of Garo Hills are making very good handloom products. But these products are unexplored out of Garo hills, so that there is a need to explore and revive these handloom products out of Garo hills. They were several traditional weaving culture using indigenous looms and traditional designs. Now, there is a need to revive this weaving culture by using latest and fast looms and new designs to compete in today's world of fashion.
