WOKHA, OCT 28 (NPN): The State Handloom Expo (SHE), “Hathkargha Mela,” was inaugurated at the Public Ground, Wokha, on October 28, with more than 60 stalls showcasing handloom and handicraft products from Nagaland and Assam.
Organised by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce in collaboration with the District Industries Centre (DIC), Wokha, the expo was sponsored by the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, under the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP).
Director of Industries and Commerce, Er. Y. Lipongse Thongtsar, inaugurated the expo under the theme “My Handloom, My Pride.”
The event has brought together participants from various districts of Nagaland and over 10 exhibitors from Assam, providing a platform for weavers and artisans to showcase their products, connect with buyers, and promote indigenous handloom traditions.
The expo aims to enhance market access for local artisans, strengthen market linkages, and create wider opportunities for the promotion and sale of handloom products.
Representatives of the Lotha Eloe Hoho, Lotha Hoho, and Lotha Youth Hoho, along with officials from the district administration, attended the inaugural programme.
The Hathkargha Mela will continue until November 10, 2026.
