The keepers of the profession and the art - the Weavers who have created exquisite and timeless classics on Handloom from Benaras are a dying breed. The community has a lot of hopes from India's latest Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, not only because the PM represents the city, but also because they believe that the ancient craft form requires protection. Problems plague the industry, not just from the supply of skilled manpower, but also from challenges in financing and competing with larger... Read More