In today’s world, business practices have changed dramatically. Yet young weavers have no opportunity to advance their personal technical, business and design skills because they are trapped in a cycle of dependency and low literacy. More than 4 million people are employed today in India’s handloom weaving sector, yet there are very few academic institutions that guide and train traditional weavers for today’s new business needs.

The Handloom School provides young weavers with specialized education that bridges the gap between traditional skills and new competencies. Our plan is to implement a model of learning that is global, scalable and designed specifically for handloom students. In this way, entrepreneurial education becomes a catalyst for change.

By fostering a new generation of young weavers and developing their ability to operate in the global market, The Handloom School will not only preserve and transform the art of handloom but also empower weaving communities to improve and sustain their future and livelihood.