ITANAGAR, Oct 9: The First Lady of Arunachal Pradesh Neelam Misra interacted with loin loom weavers from various tribes at Raj Bhavan here today during which ways and means to encourage the age-old traditional loin loom weaving in the state was discussed.
Neelam Mishra, who has been practicing traditional loin loom weaving as her hobby, said that weaving connects her to the Arunachali sisters in every nook and corner of the State.  The designs and patterns of Arunachali traditional weaving are unique, glamorous and exclusive which must be preserved, she emphasized.  
She called upon the entrepreneurs and well established women to contribute to the preservation and propagation of the traditional loin looms.  She said that weaving must be carried out as an extension of traditions and rendering help to economically weaker women of society.
Officers from Textile and Handicrafts, special invitees from other organizations, including ITBP attended the meeting. They planned out future course of action to strive towards self reliance and self employment.
The documentary on traditional weaving, entitled, ‘Bunai Ki Rangin Duniya- Loin Loom Weaving’ conceptualized and participated by Neelam Mishra on October 2 was screened on the occasion.

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