Hyderabad: GoCoop Livelihoods Foundation in association with Access Development Services, hosted ‘Weaving the Future – A Colloquium on the Handloom Sector, at Taj Deccan, Banjara Hills, on 11th March 2025. The event brought together policymakers, thought leaders, weavers, weaving organizations, and market players to discuss challenges facing the handloom sector and explore solutions to ensure that this age-old craft thrives in the global marketplace.
Commenting on the colloquium, Siva Devireddy, Founder, GoCoop said, “At GoCoop, we have always believed in creating sustainable livelihoods for India’s artisans and weavers. Over the last several years, we have worked with and closely interacted with artisans from the remotest corners of India and we saw that the sector faces numerous challenges in today’s evolving landscape. Our aim with this colloquium was to bring key stakeholders of the sector under one roof to identify challenges, discuss the way-forward and create a movement to preserve and promote India’s handloom heritage, weaving a resilient future for the handloom sector.”
The colloquium also featured a special handloom showcase with products from the Living Looms of India by Access Development Services and the good loom, a brand by GoCoop highlighting exquisite handloom creations from clusters across India. A special pavilion showcasing the work of Telangana’s talented weavers, celebrating their craftsmanship on a national stage was the key highlight at this handloom showcase.
Following the colloquium, GoCoop is hosting the GoSwadeshi Exhibition at Kalinga Cultural Hall from March 12th to 16th, 2025. This event brings together over 45 artisan partners from across India, offering craft enthusiasts a chance to explore and purchase authentic handloom and craft products.
