OBEETEE Carpets Successfully Concludes 30-Day Weaver Training Program For Women Artisans Of Ladakh

2024-04-19 09:30:05 News & Society

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March 2023 ? OBEETEE Carpets, a leading hand-woven rug company, has successfully concluded its 30-day weaver training program for women artisans of Ladakh. The training program was a government-led initiative to empower women artisans in Ladakh and provide them with an opportunity to learn new skills during the winter season, when they have downtime from household work.

The training program was divided into two parts, with 15 days of training conducted in Leh and another 15 days in Kargil. The local artisans knew only Tibetan weaving, and OBEETEE Carpets' master weavers trained them in Tibetan knotting techniques.

Kanhaiya Lal, OBEETEE Carpets' Tibetan master weaver, and Ramesh Maurya, OBEETEE Carpets' Persian weaver, led the training program. They shared their expertise and knowledge with the women artisans, who were eager to learn and improve their weaving skills.

The training program aimed to create a community of skilled artisans who could produce high-quality, hand-woven rugs that meet international standards. Through this program, OBEETEE Carpets hopes to support the local economy of Ladakh and provide sustainable employment opportunities for women artisans.

"We are delighted to have completed this 30-day training program for women artisans of Ladakh," said Angelique Dhama, CEO, OBEETEE Carpets Retail. "It was a fulfilling experience to witness the eagerness and enthusiasm of the women to learn new techniques and improve their weaving skills. We are confident that this training will help them create beautiful, hand-woven rugs that meet international standards and provide them with sustainable livelihoods."

OBEETEE Carpets is committed to supporting local communities and promoting traditional weaving techniques. The company plans to continue its efforts to empower women artisans in Ladakh and other regions of India.

About OBEETEE

Founded in 1920, OBEETEE is one of the oldest and largest hand-woven rug companies in India and the world. Expanding over a century, OBEETEE has garnered an undisputed reputation in terms of its brilliance. With over 25,000 artisans dedicated to the creation of extraordinary rugs, OBEETEE boasts of a community that sustains its existence and excellence.

The uniqueness and regality of OBEETEE are undeniable, and the Rashtrapati Bhavan, which houses two beautiful OBEETEE creations, agrees. In addition to that, innumerable prominent people have experienced and recognized the world of OBEETEE over the years.

OBEETEE has India's greatest in-house rug-making capabilities, powered by their modern dyeing plant and ever-inspired design department. They constantly employ new textures and designs, and house over 4,000 color-fast shades of wool in their bank. OBEETEE was the first company to receive the SA 8000:2001 certification for Social Accountability. The company does an endless array of things to give back to the community. From supporting children's education, women's vocational training, public health, and sanitation, to numerous environmentally conscious efforts, OBEETEE is by the people, of the people, for the people.