Arunachali Designer Showcases Work at National Textile Exhibition
Arunachali Designer Showcases Work at National Textile Exhibition
IN · Published Aug 8, 2026
Arunachali designer Yachi Natung Taniang's work was featured in the Padma Doree exhibition held at the Tranvancore Palace in New Delhi from May 1-3,
Organized by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC), the exhibition showcased a unique blend of eri silk from Northeast India and Chanderi weaving from Madhya Pradesh. Taniang, the managing director of Tribal Pattern, highlighted the cultural richness of Arunachal Pradesh through her designs. The initiative aims to create a sustainable textile value chain by integrating raw materials from the Northeast with weaving clusters in central India.

Impact & Risks

The Padma Doree initiative is expected to boost the visibility of traditional crafts from the Northeast and Madhya Pradesh, providing artisans with greater market access and promoting cultural heritage. The project also aims to create a sustainable textile value chain, which could benefit local economies. However, the success of the initiative depends on effective collaboration between the regions and the ability to meet global market demands.

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