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Handloom Textiles · Odisha — Koraput (Kotpad)
Kotpad Handloom
A naturally dyed handloom textile using the root of the aal (Indian madder) plant to produce its signature maroon and rust tones, woven by Odisha's tribal Mirgan weavers.
GI status: GI-registered, 2005
Shelf life: Indefinite
Women-led sector
| Category | Handloom Textiles |
|---|---|
| Region | Odisha — Koraput (Kotpad) |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2005 |
| Typical shelf life | Indefinite |
| Women's role in production | Produced by the tribal Mirgan community of Kotpad; women spin cotton yarn and are closely involved throughout the naturally-dyed weaving process alongside men in this family-based craft. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: A finished, chemical-free textile with no spoilage risk, produced by a tribal community close to Hareli's own Eastern-India geography.
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