07/08/2026
đź§µ Threads of Heritage: National Handloom Day at Cheta Rehko
National Handloom Day 2026 was celebrated with full energy at Cheta Rehko, Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh by AMYAA (NGO) under LIC HFL Sangam Project.
67 students, women weavers, teachers & community members came together to honor our weaving traditions.
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: Beaded Jewellery, Basic Crochet & Small Bag Tailoring
: Shri Abhinav Das, LIC HFL stressed innovation + heritage. Smti. Sami Mickraw, ZPM said "Weaving is as important as education." Smti. Gracy Linggi encouraged boys & girls to learn weaving equally.
: Many shared they learned weaving from their mothers and want to carry the tradition forward.
More than a celebration - it’s a commitment to preserve Arunachal’s handloom heritage and create sustainable livelihoods for our youth and women.