Indian Dancers Help Save Traditional Handloom Clothes
Dancers across India are using traditional handloom fabrics in their stage costumes to help support local weavers and keep old art alive.
Classical and folk dancers in India are finding a new way to help local cloth makers. Instead of wearing modern or synthetic clothes on stage, they are choosing handloom fabrics made by hand by master weavers.
Why this matters
Handloom weaving is an ancient skill in India that many families rely on for money. When dancers wear these fabrics, they show the beauty of the cloth to many people and help support the traditional workers.
How dancers help
Photographers and art experts have noticed that handloom cloth moves very well with the dancer's body. The soft flow and natural colors make the dance look even more beautiful while protecting the country's textile history.