The village of Umden-Diwon in Meghalaya was declared as the state’s first Eri Silk Village. State Chief Minister Conrad Sangma took to twitter on Friday to make the announcement. “Today, Umden-Diwon village is declared as #Meghalaya’s 1st #EriSilkVillage, in recognition of the overall collective & unique achievements & initiative of the community, to inspire weavers & spinners & enable it to further develop into a vibrant #AtmaNirbhar village.”
The declaration was made in the presence of textiles minister Banteidor Lyngdoh, Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem, Commissioner & Secretary (textiles), F. R Kharkongor, Secretary (textiles), FM Dopth, Ri Bhoi Deputy Commissioner, R M Kurbah, Director textiles, besides other dignitaries, and weavers and spinners.
As per reports, Meghalaya will be setting up a Design Resource Center in collaboration with National Institute of Fashion Technology. The aim of this center is to provide branding and identity to the village which is unique in its own ways. The center will also provide an interactive platform for artists, students and researchers.
“Collective efforts are underway to assure availability and visibility of Eri products, while also elevating Meghalaya’s exclusive Eri Silk product – Ryndia from a cottage industry to a fashion and lifestyle concept, ensuring consistency and quality while further motivating neighboring villages to pursue and promote Eri Culture,” said a statement.
