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Anuprerna
Artisanal heritage textiles of Bengal
Anuprerna is an artisanal textile trading company in West Bengal, the easternmost state of India, bordering Bangladesh–the neighboring country forming the other half of the Bengal region. Anuprerna works closely with nearly 300 artisans to produce handloom textiles in indigenous weaving techniques and materials of the region. This includes fine muslin Khadi and Jamdani in different varieties of wild and cultivated silks and cotton. At the core of Anuprerna lies long term, personal relationships with the artisans, some cultivated over nearly 40 years, for continuous & consistent innovations on East India’s traditional crafts to create beautiful textiles.
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