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A GROUP OF ARTISANS AND WEAVERS FROM NORTH EASTERN STATES CALLS ON THE PRESIDENT

PRID2262862 MinistryPresident's Secretariat Released19 May 2026 Reading7 min

ARTISANS AND WEAVERS ARE THE SHINING EXAMPLE OF LIVING HERITAGE OF THE NATION: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU Posted On: 19 MAY 2026 5:18PM by PIB Delhi A group of artisans and weavers from the North Eastern States called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 19, 2026). The artisans and weavers were who helped in crafting the invitation kit and showcasing the diverse artistic and cultural heritage of the North Eastern region of India during the ‘At Home’ Reception held on January 26, 2026. For example, artisans from Nagaland made baskets by using banana fiber and bamboo, weavers from Assam made stoles, artisans from Manipur made black pottery, and artisans from Sikkim made products by using natural fiber. During the interaction, artisans and weavers shared their experience of working for the ‘At Home’ Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan and expressed gratitude for providing them a platform to showcase their talents. In her interaction with the artisans and weavers from Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, she said that the North-East has an abundance of natural beauty. She emphasized the need to provide support for artisans and weavers so that their artistic knowledge reaches as many people as possible and they can become self-reliant. She commended the artisans and weavers for preserving and protecting the cultural heritage. She said that they are the shining example of the living heritage of the nation and urged them to pass on these invaluable traditions to the younger generation. After the meeting, the artisans and weavers took a guided tour of Rashtrapati Bhavan, including Amrit Udyan. *** MJPS/SS/PRK (Release ID: 2262862) Visitor Counter : 1856 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Manipuri , Bengali , Assamese , Tamil , Malayalam President's Secretariat A GROUP OF ARTISANS AND WEAVERS FROM NORTH EASTERN STATES CALLS ON THE PRESIDENT ARTISANS AND WEAVERS ARE THE SHINING EXAMPLE OF LIVING HERITAGE OF THE NATION: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU Posted On: 19 MAY 2026 5:18PM by PIB Delhi A group of artisans and weavers from the North Eastern States called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 19, 2026). The artisans and weavers were who helped in crafting the invitation kit and showcasing the diverse artistic and cultural heritage of the North Eastern region of India during the ‘At Home’ Reception held on January 26, 2026. For example, artisans from Nagaland made baskets by using banana fiber and bamboo, weavers from Assam made stoles, artisans from Manipur made black pottery, and artisans from Sikkim made products by using natural fiber. During the interaction, artisans and weavers shared their experience of working for the ‘At Home’ Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan and expressed gratitude for providing them a platform to showcase their talents. In her interaction with the artisans and weavers from Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, she said that the North-East has an abundance of natural beauty. She emphasized the need to provide support for artisans and weavers so that their artistic knowledge reaches as many people as possible and they can become self-reliant. She commended the artisans and weavers for preserving and protecting the cultural heritage. She said that they are the shining example of the living heritage of the nation and urged them to pass on these invaluable traditions to the younger generation. After the meeting, the artisans and weavers took a guided tour of Rashtrapati Bhavan, including Amrit Udyan. *** MJPS/SS/PRK (Release ID: 2262862) ARTISANS AND WEAVERS ARE THE SHINING EXAMPLE OF LIVING HERITAGE OF THE NATION: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU" /> A group of artisans and weavers from the North Eastern States called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 19, 2026). The artisans and weavers were who helped in crafting the invitation kit and showcasing the diverse artistic and cultural heritage of the North Eastern region of India during the ‘At Home’ Reception held on January 26, 2026. For example, artisans from Nagaland made baskets by using banana fiber and bamboo, weavers from Assam made stoles, artisans from Manipur made black pottery, and artisans from Sikkim made products by using natural fiber. <img alt="" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/PR119052026MCCL.JPG" style="height:400px; width:600px" /> During the interaction, artisans and weavers shared their experience of working for the ‘At Home’ Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan and expressed gratitude for providing them a platform to showcase their talents. In her interaction with the artisans and weavers from Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, she said that the North-East has an abundance of natural beauty. She emphasized the need to provide support for artisans and weavers so that their artistic knowledge reaches as many people as possible and they can become self-reliant. She commended the artisans and weavers for preserving and protecting the cultural heritage. She said that they are the shining example of the living heritage of the nation and urged them to pass on these invaluable traditions to the younger generation.  <img alt="" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/PR2190520260UDC.JPG" style="height:400px; width:600px" /> After the meeting, the artisans and weavers took a guided tour of Rashtrapati Bhavan, including Amrit Udyan.   *** MJPS/SS/PRK " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); 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