Women Empowerment through Handloom and Handicraft: Transforming Economic and Social Status

In recent times, women's empowerment has emerged as a growing concern at both national and international levels.In India, this issue of women's empowerment needs to be primarily addressed in the non-formal sectors, where the majority of the workforce consists of women.One such sector is the handloom and handicraft industry.It also provides direct or indirect employment to the population after agriculture and also passed on generations to generations.Nearly 72% of handloom and handicraft workers are woman.Women artisans, often balancing traditional skills with innovative designs, contribute significantly to the state's economy while preserving its artistic legacy.The empirical study aimed to assess women's employment and income from the handicraft and handlooms products on the economic and social empowerment on woman.Through this paper, an attempt has been made to identify major challenges faced by the woman artisans.Hence, the government can ensure better initiatives, policy interventions, and the promotion of local crafts for the growth of handloom and handicraft industry.This study concludes that fostering the handicraft and handloom industry is essential not only for sustaining traditional art forms but also for empowering women and driving inclusive development in the region.