LOOMS OF LADAKH
Looms of Ladakh is a rural women's cooperative movement, a farm-to-fashion initiative committed to recognising the pashmina, yak, sheep, and Bactrian camel wool rearing communities. Encouraging rural empowerment by providing sustainable employment in remote villages building the textile industry of Ladakh for future generations.
Started in 2013 by Abhilasha Bahuguna, Looms of Ladakh was set-up to revive the Pashmina artisans in Kashmir and preserve their knowledge and skills. Since then, they have built a luxury brand, adding value to pashmina fibre and other indigenous wool like yak and sheep wool.........................
Started in 2013 by Abhilasha Bahuguna, Looms of Ladakh was set-up to revive the Pashmina artisans in Kashmir and preserve their knowledge and skills. Since then, they have built a luxury brand, adding value to pashmina fibre and other indigenous wool like yak and sheep wool.........................
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