Jharcraft news and archive

Jharcraft to partner AIFW

Jharkhand will partner the upcoming Amazon India Fashion Week. Usually the fashion week has a partner country but this time it has been decided to have a partner state. Jharkhand is known for its fabulous fabrics. The event aims to unlock its treasures before a global audience. The soul of Jharkhand lies in its handloom legacy. Designer Shaina...

Fairs

Jharcraft gets encouraging response in Japan

Jharkhand Silk Textile and Handicraft Development Corporation (Jharcraft) exhibiting its products at the India Trend Fair in Japan is getting positive response. The three-day fair organised by the Handloom Export Council of India along with Japan India Industry Promotion Association (JIIPA) was inaugurated by the Indian ambassador in Japan,...

Retail

Co-optex joins hands with Jharcraft for retail

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Jharkhand Silk Textile and Handicraft Development Corporation (Jharcraft) and Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers' Co-operative Society (Co-optex). Co-optex has over 200 outlets across the country. Jharcraft products will be displayed at Co-optex showrooms across the country. Co-optex will also...

Apparel

Jharcraft eyes Rs 60 crores a year through Shoppers Stop

Jharkhand Silk Textile and Handicraft Development Corporation (Jharcraft), which recently test marketed its range through Shoppers Stop, is in the process of inking a deal to expand its sales and marketing network across the country. On the other hand, Shoppers Stop, which has 61 outlets across the country, plans to open 15 new stores soon. And...

Apparel

Jharkhand to get a silk-park

A one-stop silk park has been proposed for Jharkhand. The park will come up at a cost of Rs 140 million with the Union and the state governments sharing the cost in 80:20 ratio. The central government’s part of the funds would come from its assistance scheme meant for states to develop export infrastructure and allied activities (modified...

Apparel

Jharcraft eyes overseas market expansion

Jharkhand Silk Textile and Handicraft Development Corporation (Jharcraft) is eyeing overseas market through its new outlets in the US and the UK. The company already has offers to open outlets in different countries and is looking at introducing silk carpets in these markets. Jharcraft is a government of Jharkhand undertaking under Industry...